Peter Strickland Collection


Overview of the Collection
	Repository:	G. W. Blunt White Library, Mystic Seaport
	Creator:	Strickland, Peter, 1837-1922
	Title:	Peter Strickland Collection
	Dates:	1864-1920
	Extent:	20 volumes
	Abstract:	The Peter Strickland Papers consists of 20 volumes contained in four document cases, which span the career of this Connecticut shipmaster, merchant, and diplomat from 1864 through 1922.
	Identification:	Coll. 69 See https://stephenhgrant.com/peter-strickland-1st-us-consul-to-senegal/

Biography of Peter Strickland

Peter Strickland (1837-1922) was a diplomatic official, merchant/businessman, and ship master. Born in Montville, Connecticut, he married Mary L. Rogers (1832-1915) of New London. They had four children; George, Grace, Peter, and Mary Strickland.

While still in his teens Strickland taught school, but soon entered the merchant service, becoming a second mate before he was twenty, and then a master.

After the Civil War he became interested in the African trade, and commanded vessels on more than forty voyages to the African coast. Well acquainted with affairs in those parts, he wrote often about the African trade and slavery. He wrote for the Chicago Times Herald on the evils of protective duties. However, far more extensively and intimately he wrote about these and other matters in the diaries and letters contained in this collection.

In the early 1880’s Peter Strickland was appointed by President Arthur to organize a United States Consulate at Goree-Dakar, chief port of the French colony, Senegal. Strickland himself held the post of U.S. Consul there for many years. He returned to the U.S. in 1905, selling out his business interests to a French tobacco firm. He settled in Dorchester, Massachusetts and died in 1922.

Fortunately he kept an almost daily record of the events in his busy and varied life in logs, journals, letter books, and other volumes which have survived and are a part of the Peter Strickland Collection.

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Scope and Content

The Peter Strickland Papers consists of 20 volumes which span the career of this Connecticut shipmaster, merchant, and diplomat from 1864 through 1922.

Strickland’s personal diary, in six volumes, is a day-by-day account of his activities between 1894 and 1920. However, the bulk of the entries are for the period after 1907.

Perhaps of greatest value is a set of letterbooks, 1883-1922, containing information about Strickland’s daily life in Africa, business, social and political conditions there, and numerous other topics. The tobacco and cotton trades are discussed extensively as Strickland identifies reasons for the status of current and future transactions in both products. The movements of many vessels are noted, mostly steamers carrying passengers and cargo into Goree-Dakar.

A business ledger is included along with a booklet entitled, “Grammar of the Joluf Language”, published in 1878. There is also an 1883 consular report and a volume entitled, “Trading Monopolies in West Africa”. published 1901.

In addition to its obvious importance as a major source for the study of international colonial trade in West Africa, this collection provides an intensive look into the public and private life of a successful businessman and public servant in the final years of the 19th century.

The 20 volumes which comprise the Peter Strickland Collection have been read and indexed. The volume descriptions section contains thorough descriptions for each volume, and includes for some a list of vessel, individual, and commercial names found in that volume. In addition a calendar of letters has been created for volumes 11-16.

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Restrictions

Restrictions on Access

Available for use in the Manuscripts Division

Restrictions on Use

Various copying restriction apply. Guidelines are available from the Manuscripts Division.

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Index Terms

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the G. W. Blunt White Library. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.

Corporate Bodies (Including Vessels):

Indian Queen (Schooner)
Robert Wing (Brig)
Zingarella (Bark)

Places:

Senegal–Politics and government–19th century
Senegal–Social conditions–19th century

Subjects:

Diplomatic and consular service, American–Senegal–Goree
International trade
Monopolies–Africa, West
Restraint of trade
Shipping
Wolof language

Document Types:

Consular reports–Senegal–Goree Ledgers Logs (records)

Occupations:

Consuls–United States
Merchants
Shipmasters

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Coll. 69, Manuscripts Collection, G. W. Blunt White Library, Mystic Seaport Museum, Inc.

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Indexes


Index to Personal Names
	Airey, Seth B. (Capt.)	v.5
	Alexandreine, ?	v.12
	Alexandreme, ?	v.12
	Anesley, ?	v.11
	Angrand, ?	v.18
	Angrand, Leopold	v.11, v.15
	Arey, Seth C. (Capt.)	v.12
	Armand, ?	v.11
	Armand, Augusto	v.11
	Armand, M.	v.11, v.12
	Arnand, ?	v.5, v.15
	Arnand, August	v.12
	Arndt, ?	v.11
	Arthur, ? (Capt.)	v.11
	Barrett, T.F.	v.15
	Bartlett, ?	v.11
	Bartlett, Matthew	v.17
	Bartlett, Nelson S.	v.11
	Beaker, ?	v.17
	Beaufaud, ?	v.5
	Binzener, John M. (Esq.)	v.16
	Blanc, F.L.	v.12
	Blondel, A.	v.12
	Bouteiller, ? (Capt.)	v.12
	Boyer, H.	v.15
	Boyer, Havier	v.15
	Bulman, F.C.	v.17
	Burgess, ? (Capt.)	v.11
	Butman, ?	v.11
	Butman, F.C.	v.11
	Callender, Henry B.	v.11
	Carlo (Mr.Strickland’s errand boy)	v.5
	Carlo (Mr.Strickland’s man servant)	v.18
	Carr, Charles L.	v.17
	Champion, ?	v.15
	Champion, F.	v.15
	Chandie, Erville	v.13
	Chandii, E.	v.11
	Channel, E.	v.11
	Chase, H.H. (Capt.)	v.11
	Chavanel, E.	v.12, v.14
	Chavanel, M.E.	v.15
	Chavonel, E.	v.12, v.14
	Clastres, J.B.	v.15, v.16
	Clerc, E.	v.14
	Clere, E	v.12
	Clere, M.	v.12
	Cleveland, Grover (President)	v.12
	Cros, Jean	v.12, v.15
	Crus, M.	v.11
	Dalleau, Paul	v.14
	Daris, Henry	v.14
	Davis, Henri	v.12
	Deluncle, ? (Capt.)	v.13
	Denes, Elizabeth (Madame)	v.12
	Denes, Gaspard	v.12
	Dravo, ?	v.5
	Dumont, ?	v.12
	Dumont, William	v.12
	Emery, J.S.	v.11
	Escarpet, G.	v.11
	Escarpit, ?	v.16
	Escarpit, Gabriel	v.12, v.14, v.15, v.16
	Escarpit, M.E.	v.14
	Escarpit, M.G.	v.15
	Escarpit, N.G.	v.14
	Facus, Alfred	v.12
	Fenster, ? (Mrs.)	v.11
	Fieldhouse, James (Rev.)	v.4
	Fitzgerald, ?	v.7
	Freres, Maurel	v.5, v.11, v.12, v.14, v.15, v.16, v.18
	Frost, A.N. (Capt.)	v.11
	Gilkey, Welcome (Capt.)	v.11
	Goddard, Henry C.	v.11, v.12, v.14
	Gourand, Jules	v.14
	Graham, ? (Miss)	v.16
	Hall, ?	v.15
	Hamlen, ?	v.11
	Hartmann, J.E.	v.12, v.14
	Hartmann, L.E.	v.12
	Heydecker, Wm.A. (Hon.)	v.11
	Jaunner, Felix	v.14
	Jaussen, ?	v.12
	Jaussen, Felix	v.12, v.14
	Jean, Alexander	v.12
	Jrimel, Docteur and Madame	v.11
	Jurquet, L.	v.11
	Keller, ? and Madame	v.11
	Kellog, L.H.	v.11
	Kopp, J.R.	v.17
	Lacaste, D.	v.12
	Lamothe, Governor	v.5
	Lange, L.	v.11
	Laussen, ?	v.12
	Laussen, Felix	v.12
	Lawrence, Sebastian D.	v.7
	Lawron, ? (Mrs.)	v.11
	Lawton, ? (Mrs.)	v.11
	Lawton, Francis	v.11
	Lenxweiller, ?	v.15
	Lepine, ?	v.15
	Liaedet, L.	v.12
	Liardel, ?	v.12
	Liardet, ?	v.11, v.14
	Liardet, L.	v.12
	Limmer, Venne (Madame)	v.12
	Luckett, ?	v.15, v.16
	Luckett, ? (Mrs.)	v.11
	Luckett, G.D.	v.11
	Luckett, T.D.	v.11, v.15, v.16
	Lydia (Mr.Strickland’s housekeeper)	v.18
	Maclean, Allen (Lieut. Col.)	v.11
	Macleod, ?	v.11
	Mason, M.	v.11
	Masson, M.	v.15
	Massud, Adrian (?)	v.12
	Mathews, ?	v.11
	Mathivet, ? (Madame)	v.11
	Mathivet, ? (Monsieur and Madame)	v.11
	Maurel, Ch	v.12
	Maurel, Chas.	v.12
	Maurin, ? (Dr.and Family)	v.5
	Maurin, E.	v.12
	Mc Lean, ?	v.11
	Metin, ? (Dr. and Mrs.)	v.5, v.11
	Metin, ? Dr.	v.11
	Montfort, ?	v.11
	Mullen, J.W.	v.13
	Nietin, ?	v.11
	Olsen, (Capt.)	v.11
	Palmer, ? (Capt.)	v.11
	Palmer, C.H. (Capt.)	v.11
	Palmer, Charles (Capt.)	v.18
	Parte, F.	v.12
	Parte, T.	v.12
	Patin, M.	v.11
	Patin, Reni D.	v.12
	Pease, Henry	v.11
	Phelps, Franklin S.	v.11
	Philippe, A.	v.15
	Picamois,	v.15
	Piecenten, ?	v.15
	Pinkham, ? (Capt.)	v.18
	Polin, Reni D.	v.12
	Porte, F.	v.12
	Potin, ?	v.15, v.16, v.17
	Potin, Claude	v.15
	Potin, Reni D.	v.12
	Precentin, ?	v.11
	Ratin, Reni D.	v.12
	Ray, Vincent	v.14
	Regnault, Charles	v.15
	Renun, ?	v.12
	Revan, ?	v.12
	Revan, Lucien	v.12
	Revan, M.	v.12
	Revon, ?	v.12
	Rignelly, B.	v.12
	Rignetty, ?	v.5
	Rignetty, Anatole	v.15
	Rignetty, B.	v.12
	Rignetty, M.	v.15
	Rignetty, M. Anatole	v.15
	Riquetty, Anatole	v.12
	Riquetty, B.	v.12
	Rutin, Reni D.	v.12
	Salisbury, ? (Lord)	v.12
	Saucael, ?	v.12
	Saucail, ?	v.12
	Sauer, Henry L.	v.11
	Saulie, Georges	v.12
	Sicamois, ?	v.15, v.16
	Sinclair, Alexander	v.11
	Skinner, H.O. (Capt.)	v.11
	Smith, William J. (Capt.)	v.11
	Strickland, George B.	v.8
	Strickland, Grace	v.8, v.11, v.18
	Strickland, Mary	v.6, v.11, v.15, v.16, v.18
	Strickland, Mary (Sika)	v.5, v.7, v.17, v.18
	Strickland, Mary Louise Rogers	v.17
	Taft, William Howard	v.6
	Tarqueau, ? (Madame)	v.11
	Taure, Felix	v.13
	Trefry, William T.	v.17
	Troney, ? (Madame)	v.11
	Vegia, Louis	v.12, v.14
	Vezia, L.	v.12
	Watson, ?	v.11
	Wilson, W.P.	v.13
	Woodward, ?	v.11, v.13
	Woolward, ?	v.11
	Zimmer, ? (Madame)	v.14

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Index to Corporate Names
	Adelphi Hotel	v.15
	American Express Co.	v.15
	American Mail and Export Journal”	v.11
	Ange Bossard et fils	v.12
	Ange, Bassard & Cie.	v.12
	Armour and Company	v.5
	Barclay & Cie.	v.15
	Bathurst Trading Cie.	v.11, v.12, v.14
	Bathurst Trading Co.	v.12
	Bathurst Trading Company	v.5, v.18
	Bethurst Trading Co.	v.12
	Blanchard & Cie.	v.12
	Blanchard and Cie.	v.5
	Boston Journal	v.15
	Brand and Bethel	v.11
	Cear Grove Cemetary	v.6
	Cie. Charbonnages de Dakar	v.15
	Cie. Coloniale	v.5, v.14
	Cie. Coloniale Franco-Africaine	v.12
	Cie. Francaise de 1′ Afrique Occidentate	v.15
	Compagne Coloneale d’ Exportation	v.12
	Compagnie Coloniale Franco-Africaine	v.12
	Courier-Journal Cie.	v.15
	D.D. Hall & Cie.	v.18
	Day Publishing Co.	v.15
	Delmas & Laparte	v.11
	Delmas and Clastres	v.5
	Denes & G. Chaumet	v.15
	Deves and G. Chaumet	v.12
	Dortch, Cassey and Cie.	v.5
	E. Hortala and Cie.	v.16
	E. Maurin & Cie.	v.11, v.14
	Free Public Hospital	v.7
	French Colonal Government	v.6
	French Colonial Government	v.16
	Freres and Cie.	v.16
	G.D. Luckett & Cie.	v.11
	G.D. Luckett & Co.	v.11
	Gabord, Paschal Buham & Cie.	v.14
	Groton and Stonington Railway	v.18
	Howard Lockwood & Cie.	v.11
	J. Assemat Freres & Cie.	v.12, v.14
	J. Assemot Freres & Cie.	v.12
	J. Gabard, Buchan & Cie.	v.14
	J.A. Delman and Clastres	v.18
	J.A. Delmas & Cie.	v.15, v.16
	J.A. Delmas & Clastres	v.11, v.12, v.14
	J.A. Delmas & Clostres	v.14
	J.D. Luckett & Cie.	v.11
	J.E. Buhan Pere-fits & A (?)	v.12
	J.H. Hamlen & Son	v.11
	J.H. Hamlen & Sons	v.11
	James G. White & Cie.	v.11
	Janes Gordun & Cie.	v.11
	Jean Cros & Maison Maurel Freres	v.12
	John Munroe & Cie.	v.15
	Jordan Marsh Cie.	v.15
	L. Hamlen & Son	v.11
	L. Ragat & Cie.	v.14
	L.A. Delmas & Clastres	v.12
	La Cie. Coloniale Franco-Africanie	v.12
	La Cie. Commerciale et Agricale de la Casamense	v.12
	Luckett-Wake	v.7
	Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie.	v.11, v.16
	Luckett-Wake Tobacco Co.	v.15
	Luckett and Grant	v.16
	Maclead, Reid & Company	v.5
	Macleod, Reid & Cie.	v.11, v.12, v.14, v.15, v.16, v.18
	Maison Moderne	v.15
	Mariners Savings Bank	v.15
	Mariners Savings Bank, New London, Conn.	v.16, v.18
	Mathews & Company	v.5
	Maurel & H. Drum	v.12
	Maurel & H. Prom	v.15
	Maurel & H. Prum	v.12
	Messers Emery	v.11
	Munroe & Cie.	v.11, v.15
	Munroe & Cie. (Bankers, Paris, France)	v.11
	National Union Bank, Boston	v.15
	New London Day”	v.7, v.18
	New York Herald	v.15
	Pascal Buhan & Cie.	v.15, v.16
	Paschal Buhan & Cie.	v.14
	Patterson, Wylde & Cie.	v.15
	Quincy Savings Bank, Quincy, Mass.	v.18
	Robert Kerr & Son	v.11, v.15
	T.D. Luckett & Cie.	v.11, v.12
	T.D. Luckett & Cie. – changed to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie.	v.18
	Travellers Insurance Co.	v.11
	U.S. Government, Treasury Dept. – U. S. Consulate	v.18
	Uncas Power Co.	v.6
	W.T. Grant & Cie.	v.11, v.15
	Waelter Frei & Cie.	v.14
	Washington Times	v.15
	Wesleyan Mission House	v.4
	Wesleyan Missionary Society	v.4

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Index to Vessel Names
	ACCRA (Steamer)	v.5, v.11, v.18
	ADELAIDE (Steamer)	v.5
	AFRICA (Steamer)	v.5
	AHIM (Steamer)	v.18
	AKASSA (Steamer)	v.12, v.18
	ALASSA (Steamer)	v.5
	ALCASSA (Steamer)	v.12
	ANDES	v.11
	ANGLA (Steamer)	v.14
	ANGLAIS	v.12
	ANGOLA (Steamer)	v.5, v.11, v.12, v.16, v.18
	ANINA (Schooner)	v.5
	ANNA (Steamer)	v.5
	ANNIE L. PALMER (Schooner)	v.5
	ANTELOPE (Schooner)	v.5
	ANTOINETTE (Bark)	v.5
	AQUATAINE (Bark)	v.5
	ARDENT (Cutter)	v.5
	ARIADNE	v.16
	ARTHUR B. SMITH (Schooner)	v.18
	ARTHUR EGGLERS	v.13
	ATLANTIQUE (S.S.)	v.18
	AUBURNDALE (Bark)	v.15
	BAKANA (Steamer)	v.14, v.18
	BALAMA (Steamer)	v.18
	BAMA (Steamer)	v.5, v.14
	BATANGA (Steamer) (?BATANZA)	v.16
	BATHURST (Steamer)	v.14, v.15
	BEARSE	v.11
	BELLONE (Cutter)	v.5
	BENGNELA	v.11
	BENGRIELA (Steamer)	v.5
	BENGUELA (Steamer)	v.12
	BENIN (Steamer)	v.18
	BENQUELA (Steamer)	v.12, v.18
	BIAFRA (Steamer)	v.11, v.18
	BOMA (Steamer)	v.14, v.18
	BONNEY	v.12
	BONNY (Steamer)	v.5, v.12, v.14, v.16, v.18
	BOUGOGNE	v.11
	BOURGOGNE	v.13
	BRAZIL (Steamer)	v.5, v.11
	BRESIL	v.11
	BUCCANEER (Cable Steamer)	v.11
	CABENDA (Steamer)	v.5, v.14, v.18
	CAIRNGORM (Steamer)	v.5
	CALABAR (Steamer)	v.5, v.11, v.12, v.14, v.18
	CAMEROON (Steamer)	v.11, v.12, v.18
	CAMERVAN (Steamer)	v.5, v.12
	CANDACE	v.13
	CARABANE	v.14
	CARDILLERE (Steamer)	v.5, v.18
	CAYOR (Steamer)	v.12
	CHAMPAGNE	v.11
	CHARLES F. WARD	v.11, v.14
	CHARLES F. WARD (Bark)	v.11
	CHARLES F. WARD (Steamer)	v.18
	CHICOPEE	v.13
	CHILI (Steamer)	v.5, v.11, v.15
	COAMANIE (Steamer)	v.5
	CONGO (Steamer)	v.5, v.12
	COOMASSIE (Steamer)	v.11, v.12, v.14, v.18
	CORDILLERE	v.15
	DAHOMEY (Steamer)	v.5, v.14, v.18
	DAHONEY	v.11
	DAKAR (Steamer)	v.5
	DANIEL WEBSTER	v.13
	DANUBE (Bark)	v.5
	E.H. YARRINGTON	v.13
	ELBE	v.13
	ELISE (Bark)	v.5, v.11
	ELLA WAERMAN (Steamer)	v.12
	ELM	v.13
	ELMINA (Steamer)	v.5
	EMILY (Cutter)	v.5
	EQUATEUR (Packet)	v.5
	ETHIOPIA (Steamer)	v.14, v.18
	FAIDHERBE (Steamer)	v.5
	FAIRFAX	v.11
	FALIETTE (Brigantine)	v.5
	FOREST DALE (Bark)(Whaler)	v.18
	FRANCE (Bark)	v.18
	GABOON (Steamer)	v.5, v.12, v.18
	GALENA (Steamer)	v.18
	GASCOGNE	v.11
	GENERAL SCOTT (Schooner)	v.5
	GENERIFFE (Steamer)	v.5, v.18
	GETERTUS (Steamer)	v.5
	GRACIE BENSON (Schooner)	v.5
	GURENNE (Schooner)	v.5
	H. C. SIBBLY (Brig)	v.5
	HAQUAITANE (Schooner)	v.5
	HERALD (Schooner)	v.16
	HERALD OF THE MORNING (Steamer)	v.18
	INDIAN QUEEN (Schooner)	v.1
	J. H. WARD	v.13
	JACOB K. HASKELL	v.11
	JACOB M. HASKELL	v.11
	JEANNE WOERMANN (Steamer)	v.18
	JENERIFFE	v.14
	JENNIE CUSHMAN	v.11, v.13
	JENNIE DIVERTY	v.13
	JOHN M. BALL (Schooner)	v.5
	JOSE OLIVEIRA (Schooner)	v.5
	JOSE OLOVERRI (Schooner)	v.12
	JUSTIN H. INGERSOL (Bark)	v.5, v.12
	KALUNA (Brig)	v.11
	KARL WAERMANN (Steamer)	v.5
	LA PLATA (Packet)	v.5
	LAGOS (Steamer)	v.5, v.12, v.18
	LAS ANDES (Packet)	v.5
	LE NIGERIA	v.15
	LEANNE (Cutter)	v.5
	LEANNE LIPPITT (Schooner)	v.11
	LEANT AND BERTHA (Schooner)	v.5
	LENNIE CUSHMAN	v.11
	LENNIE W. SNOW (Cable Steamer)	v.11
	LEOPOLDVILLE (Cutter)	v.5
	LIBERIA (Steamer)	v.11
	LILY (Steamer)	v.5
	LINDA WOERMANN (Steamer)	v.18
	LOANDA (Steamer)	v.5, v.18
	LONGWOOD (Schooner)	v.5
	LUALABA (Steamer)	v.5
	LUCY W. SNOW (Brig)	v.11
	LULU E. WILBUR (Schooner)	v.5
	M.E. HIGGINS (Schooner)	v.11
	MACINA (Steamer)	v.11
	MAGELLAN (Steamer)	v.15
	MAINE	v.11
	MAJESTIC (Steamer)	v.16
	MANDINGO (Steamer)	v.5, v.12, v.18
	MARIE ANTOINE (Launch)	v.15
	MARIE ROSE (Schooner)	v.5
	MARY A. CLARK (Schooner)	v.5
	MARY ALLERTON	v.13
	MAYOTTE (Steamer)	v.5
	MELPOMEME (Frigate)	v.5
	MIARSOVIN (Cutter)	v.5
	MLLE DE MORNBAO (Steamer)	v.5
	MYRMIDINE (Steamer)	v.5
	NANTASKET (Schooner)	v.7
	NEPTUNE (Cutter)	v.5
	NIGER (Steamer)	v.5
	NIGERIA	v.15
	NORMAN	v.11
	NORMANDIE	v.11
	NUBIA (Steamer)	v.5, v.12, v.14, v.18
	OLIVERRI	v.12
	OREGON	v.13
	ORONOQUE (Packet)	v.5
	OTTO WOERMANN (Steamer)	v.18
	PAUL WOERMANN (Steamer)	v.18
	PEKANDI	v.15
	PHILIPPVILLE	v.15
	PILIUN (Steamer)	v.5
	PORTUGAL (Steamer)	v.5, v.11
	PROFESSOR WAERMAN	v.11
	RAPID (Bark)	v.2, v.13
	REBECCA L. EVANS (Steamer)	v.5
	REHONE (Steamer)	v.5
	REPUBLIC (Steamer)	v.15, v.16, v.17
	RHONE (Bark)	v.5
	RICHELIEU (Bark)	v.5
	ROBERT WING (Brig)	v.1, v.2, v.9, v.13
	ROGNELLE (Steamer)	v.14
	ROQUELLE (Steamer)	v.5, v.12
	S.S. HASKELL (Schooner)	v.5
	SALAYBO (Steamer)	v.5
	SANTA ROSA (Bark)	v.5
	SAPHIR (Steamer)	v.5
	SCREAMER	v.11
	SEKUNDI	v.15
	SELICA (Brig)	v.5
	SENEGAL (Bark)	v.5, v.18
	SHERBRO (Steamer)	v.5
	SILVERTOWN (Steamer)	v.11
	STAMBOUL (Steamer)	v.5, v.11
	SULLIVAN	v.13
	SUPERIUR	v.11
	TENERIFFE	v.15
	THEKLA BOHLEN (Steamer)	v.18
	THORNYCROFT (Steamer)	v.5
	TITANIC (Steamer)	v.9
	TRINITY FIELD	v.11
	UNIQUE (Schooner)	v.18
	VAUHAN (Steamer)	v.5
	VESTA (Cutter)	v.5
	VILLE DE MARANAHO	v.11
	VOLTA (Steamer)	v.5, v.18
	WARREN HALLETT	v.13
	ZINGARELLA (Bark)	v.3, v.13

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Detailed Description of the Collection

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

Volumes; 1864-1920

Volume

Journal, kept by Peter Strickland, of three voyages: Schooner INDIAN QUEEN of Boston, Peter Strickland, master, for a trans-Atlantic trading voyage; Brig ROBERT WING of Boston; Brig ROBERT WING; 1865 Aug 11-Nov 1; 1866 Jan 5-Mar 15

Abstract logs of four voyages during which Peter Strickland served as master: Brig ROBERT WING of Boston; Brig ROBERT WING; Bark RAPID of Boston; Bark RAPID; 1866 Jan 5-Aug 1; 1866, Aug 30-Sep 28; 1867 Sep 17-1868 Feb 1; 1868 Feb 26-

Log kept on board the Bark ZINGARELLA of Boston, Peter Strickland, master, for a trans-Atlantic trading voyage; 1869-1870

Booklet entitled, “Grammar of the Joluf Language,” by the Rev. James Fieldhouse; London, Printed for the Wesleyan Missionary Society, and sold at the Wesleyan Mission House, Bathurst, West Africa; 1878

Diary type journal, kept by Peter Strickland at Goree, French Colony of Senegal, Africa, where Mr. Strickland was the U. S. Consul; 1894 Jan 1-1897 Apr 30

Volume

Diary kept by Peter Strickland of Dorchester, MA; 1907 Jan 1-1909 Jul 5

Received letters from Africa. The French Colonial Government has borrowed 20 million dollars for improvements; Railroad between Dakar and Kayes; 1907 Jan 12

Mentions fruit business (trade) between Boston and Janaica; 1907 Jan 18

Went to New London; spent night at Comstocks in Uncasville; 1907 Feb 7

Worked on books (accounts) to Oct. 1905 when he arrived home from Africa; 1907 Feb 12

Received Certificates for Shares purchased of Preferred and Common Stock in Uncas Power Co; 1907 Feb 20

Went to New London to select cemetary lots at Cedar Grove Cemetery; 1907 May 24

Selected cemetery lot, describes location, had Grace (?) buried there; 1907 Jun 3

Hired carriage, drove along Old Colchester Road past “House where I was born”; 1907 Jun 12

His 70th Birthday. Mentions Mrs. Strickland”s “insanity”; 1907 Aug 1; 1908 Jun 11 and 21

Voted today for first time in my life. Voted for Taft; 1908 Nov 3

Volume

Diary, kept by Peter Strickland of Dorchester, MA. Mentions daughter Mary (nicknamed Sitka). Comments on child labor; gives daily weather in detail; Account of various bills paid; 1909 Jul 1-1912 Jan 18

Cousin Fanny sent me a copy of THE NEW LONDON DAY which contains the will of Sebastian D. Lawrence, gave money for a Free Public Hospital; 1909 Jul 11

72nd Birthday; apparently owned several houses and rented them; still shipping agent for Luckett-Wake; tells amount of taxes; 1909 Aug 19

Attended concert at Symphony Hall, Boston by Rachmaninoff; 1909 Dec 18

Mentions Schooner NANTASKET being wrecked in Scituate and crew rescued by Life Saving Station men; 1909 Dec 27

Mr. Fitzgerald elected Mayor of Boston. Describes letters written and uses numbers for them probably in reference to letter copy books; 1910 Jan 13

Today is my 73rd Birthday; 1910 Aug 1

Mentions news of Tripoli being taken by the Italians; war with Turkey; 1911 Oct 4

Mrs. Strickland (wife) in 80th year; 1911 Dec 19

Volume

Diary, kept by Peter Strickland at Dorchester, Mass.; 1912 Jan 1-1915 Jan 31

News of TITANIC sinking; 1912 Apr 16

My 75th Birthday; 1912 Aug 1

Refers to son George B. New London, (1864 Apr 19-1888 Feb 7); 1912 Nov 29

Mentions inscriptions on graves of daughter Grace and first son Peter, buried at Cedar Grove, New London; 1913 Feb 14

No entries; starts again on Oct. 15, with reference to having bandages removed from his arm; later speaks of numbness in both hands and arms; From 1914 Sep 17-Oct 14

Mentions Mrs. Strickland”s illness, Doctor says nothing can be done; 1914 Dec 19

Volume

Diary, kept by Peter Strickland; 1916 Jul 1-1919 Feb 22

79th Birthday; 1916 Aug 1

50 years today since I was on Brig, ROBERT WING in a hurricane about where the TITANIC went down; 1916 Sep 6

German Submarines off Nantucket; 1916 Oct 10

Went to New London, stayed at Crocker House. Comments frequently on War; 1916 Oct 11

American Troops arrived in France yesterday; 1917 Jun 28

Refers to “Epidemic”, 191 deaths in Boston, a few days later 126 deaths; 1918 Oct

Armistice Day; 1918 Nov 11

Volume

Diary, kept by Peter Strickland of Dorchester, Mass; 1919 Jan 7-1921 Mar 30

Mentions “League of Nations”; 1919 Mar 10

Genealogy of Family; 1919 Jun 29

Read an account of the Founding of Connecticut College which is on the site of the farm where I was born; 1920 Apr 2

The women can now vote; 1920 Aug 20

Volume

Letter Book; 1883-1913

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Nelson S. Bartlett; Report on progress in settling an estate; vessel names LENNIE CUSHMAN; 1883 Feb 7

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Henry Pease, U. S. Consul, Santiago (Sao Tiago Island,C.V.I.); reports his own good health and wishes Mr. Pease well; vessel named FAIRFAX; 1884 Apr 16

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Messrs Delmas & Laparte at Rufique, is sending by messenger a package of sugar machine; 1884 Jul 16

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to M. Armand seeking information about his cook; 1885 Sep 10

Letter from Goree, assumed to be written by P. Strickland,(possible pages missing) to F. C. Butman; advice about re-ballasting the LUCY W. SNOW; has but 50 hides aboard; vessel names LUCY W. SNOW, Capt. Burgess, Master; 1885 Sep 24

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messrs Maurel Freres; quotes on spruce scantling from the lumber yard; 1885 Oct 9

Letter from Goree, Written by P. Strickland to F. 0. Batman; reports on movements of some vessels, illness among some of the officers; advice of new cable being laid along, the coast; vessels named Cable Steamer BUCCANEER, LENNIE W. SNOW, LIBERIA, Schooner M. E. HIGGINS, Steamer SILVERTOWN I LUCY W. SNOW; 1885 Nov 14

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to The Captain of the Port at Goree; has received a new whale boat and requests permission to install davits on the North Point Wharf; 1885 Dec 23

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Mr. Anesley (faint-difficult to read), concerns embarking from quarantine; both small-pox and yellow fever in the area; 1886 Feb 5

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Precentin (in French); 1886 Oct 4

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Alexander Sinclair, Liverpool; reports at length on possible unfavorable business connections with respect to his Steamers; several personalities are involved; 1889 May 31

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messre Brand and Bethel, Louisville, Ky., U.S.A; (Only one sheet part of which is missing); has received 3 letters from them; notes their request for Leopard skins; very difficult to obtain but will try; will take a long time if at all possible; 1889 Jun 7

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Francis Lawton, Esq., representing J. H. Hamlen & Sons; thanks for recent hospitality rendered to Mr. Strickland while visiting Mr. Lawton; lists cargos of Mr. Butman”s Schooner from Boston to Cape Verde Islands; gives a list of possible goods which could be handled at Goree; a very good list of exports to the region; vessels named JENNIE CUSHMAN, Brig LUCY W. SNOW; 1889 Dec 4

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Mr. Armand; sets a price for possible sale of his land, buildings, etc., (terrain) in Dakar; 1890 Jan 8

Letter written by Peter Strickland, presumably from Goree to Mr. Armand (in French); 1890 Feb 1

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Messrs Brand and Bethel (pages missing}; Starts a brief description of Senegal and the opportunities for business; 1890 Mar 14

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Brand and Bethel (page or pages missing); lenghy discussion of the possibility of forming a company in Goree, and of his plans for visiting, home; 1890 May 3

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Mr. Armand; instructions with respect to a “Procuration” to be given to Maurel Freres; 1890 May 20

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Messrs Munroe & Cie (Bankers, Paris, France); encloses Bill of Exchange for use by his daughter Mary or himself; 1890 May 29

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Mr. Armand; instructions and directions about his personal affairs in case of an accident to him; 1890 Jun 11

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Monsieur Le Coutroleur des Contributions (in French); 1890 Jun 12

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to the Honorable Director of the Interior (in French); 1890 Jun 17

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Messrs Janes Gordun & Cie; just returned from a seven month visit in America; advises against speculating in refles for the W.C.A.; no hides available for several months; 1891 Jan 17

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Monsieur Le Controleur des Contributions (in French); 1891 Jan 20

Letter (assumedly from Goree), written by Peter Strickland to Mr. Bartlett; report and discussion about a Capt. H. 0. Skinner of Boston and a stone marker for his grave in Bordeaux, France; 1891 Apr 6

Letter (assumedly from Goree), written by P. Strickland to Howard Lockwood & Cie, N. Y. C.; Thanks them for the periodical “The American Mail and Export Journal” which they had sent on; speaks of the good work the French are doing there; reports how the Consulate is operated; 1891 May 7

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Mr. Hamlen; friendly chatter about Mr. Hamlen”s visit with Mr. Strickland; 1891 May 15

Letter (assumedly from Goree) written by P. Strickland to Travellers Insurance Co., Hartford, Conn.; asks far insurance information for a local merchant who would prefer to be insured by an American firm; 1891 Jun 16

Letter from Goree, written by Pierre Strickland to L. Jurquet, Director del Znterieur; thanks for information about the “Surtax”; 1891 Jul 2

Letter (assumedly from Goree) written by Peter Strickland to Mr. Montfort; requests a letter of recommendation in his behalf to the Directeur of the Znterieur; 1891 Aug 11

Letter from Goree, written by (presume P. Strickland) to Directeur of Interieur (in French-portions missing); 1891 Aug 14

Letter {assume from Goree), written by P. Strickland to Captain of the SCREAMER.{a poor press copy unable to decipher names); 1891 Nov 12

Letter from Goree written by P. Strickland U. S. Consul, to Monsieur L. Lange. (in French); 1891 Nov 13

Letter from Goree, written by Welcome Gilkey, Master of Brig KALUNA to P. Strickland, U, S. Consul at Gore, Dakar; tempestuous weather caused damage to his vessel, requests a survey; 1891 Nov 13

Letter {to faint to interpret); refers to a request to survey a damaged vessel; 1891 Nov 13

Report of surveyors at Goree covering sea damage to the Brig KALUNA; 1891 Nov 14

Certification of signature of the surveyors appointed by P. Strickland for the Brig KALUNA at Goree, Dakar; 1891 Nov 14

Letter (assume from Goree), written by Peter Strickland to Monsieur Chief of Customs at Rufisque. (in French); 1891 Nov 23

Letter (assume from Goree), written by Peter Strickland to Monsieur Henry L. Sauer (in French); 1891 Nov 25

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Controleur des Contributions (taxes) (in French); 1892 Dec 27

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to J. S. Emery, Boston, Mass., U.S.A.; refers Messers Emery to G. D. Luckett & Co. of Clarksville, Tenn, being in need of the services of a small vessel, say 200 ton; vessel named TRINITY FIELD, Capt. A. N. Frost, Master; 1893 May 5

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs Robert Kerr & Son, Liverpool; encloses 6 Bills of Exchange for their collection in favor of G. D. Luckett & Co.; 1893 Jun 5

List; partial list of Products (probably imports) prepared by P. Strickland; 1893 Dec 6

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Mr. Woodward; personal comments; vessel named Packet PORTUGAL; 1895 Feb 14

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Leopold Angrand. (in French); 1895 Aug 30

Letter (assume from Goree), written by Peter Strickland to Mrs. Lawton; personal conversation; 1895 Oct 27

Letter (assumed from Goree), written by Peter Strickland to Mrs. Lawton; personal conversation; 1896 Jan 12

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to J. H. Hamlen & Son, Portland, Maine, U.S.A. personal comments; 1886 Feb 18

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Mr. Maclean; friendly welcome and personal comments; vessel named CAMEROON; 1897 Jan 15

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Capt. Olsen, Bark ELISE; advices concerning passenger accomodations on visiting Steamers, vessel named PROFESSOR WAERMAN; 1887 Jan 21

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland, U. S. Consul to unmentioned receiver concerns two passengers en route to a mission now lacking funds. Mr. Strickland advises he will be responsible; vessels names BENGNELA, CALABAR; 1887 Jan 25

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Mr. Arndt, (en route to the mission}; advice concerning; local Steamers on route to Monrovia; 1887 Jan 25

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to The National Life Insurance Co., Boston, Mass., U. S. A.; will settle with them next summer in U.S.A; 1897 Feb 2

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Messiers G. D. Luckett & Cie, Clarksville, Teen. ,U.S.A.; report on tobacco sales and Macleods sales policy; vessel named CHARLES F. WARD, Capt. Palmer, Master; 1887 Feb 9

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Augusto Armand {in French); 1887 Feb 9

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Dr. Metin; personal conversation with comments about the old houses in Goree; of problems with Mr. Angrand; 1887 Feb 15

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to his daughter Mary; family conversation; 1887 Mar 9

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to his daughter Mary; family conversation; 1887 Mar 11

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Dr. Metin; friendly conversation, family news; 1887 Mar 14

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Docteur and Madame Jrimel {?); letter of thanks for their kindness extended to his daughter Mary; 1887 Mar 19

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland. to Monsieur and Madame Mathivet; letter of thanks for their kindness to his daughter Mary; 1887 Mar 19

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Mrs. Lawron; offers his sincere condolences and friendship. (Does”t give any details why such is in order); 1887 Mar 28

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Monsieur le Controleur des Contributions (Taxes) (in French); 1897 Mar 30

Letter (assume from Goree), written by Peter Strickland, U. S. Consul to Monsieur E. Chandii, Governor General of Senegal; advises of his upcoming leave of absence; his Consulate will be closed, there being; no qualified Vice-Consul; 1897 Apr 12

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland. to Dr. Metin; personal and sincere thoughts; expresses condolence to Madame Mathivet; this letter expresses, much of Mr. Strickland”s deep religious feelings and convictions; 1897 Apr 13

Duplicate copy of above letter, same date, with slightly different wording; vessel named SUPERIUR; 1897 Apr 13

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Dr. Metin; advises about his probable plans and routes for passages home; vessel named BEARSE; 1897 Apr 21

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Mr. Mc Lean; personal conversation; comments about the sadness afflicting Madame Mathinet, and further advises about the missionaries en route to Liberia; vessel named Steamer CHILI; 1897 Apr 30

Letter from Dorchester, Mass*, U.S.A., written by Peter Strickland to Mr. Hamlen; comments about meeting a Mr. Mathews in Boston; 1897 Aug 7

Letter from Dorchester, Mass, written by Peter Strickland to Mrs. Fenster ?; friendly comments of “old times”; 1897 Aug 11

Letter from Dorchester, Mass., written by Peter Strickland to Doctor and Madame Metin; friendly comments; 1897 Aug 26

Letter from Dorchester, Mass., written by Peter Strickland to Doctor and Madame Metin; friendly conversation; expects to load a sailing vessel for Goree soon; 1897 Aug 29

Letter from (assume Dorchester, Mass.), written by Peter Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; seeking a vessel to load for Goree; vessel named NORMAN; 1897 Sep 7

Letter from (assume Dorchester), written by Peter Strickland to W. T. Grant & Cie., Louisville, Ky., U.S.A.; advice concerning a vessel to take tobacco to Goree; vessel named NORMAN; 1897 Sep 7

Cablegram sent by Strickland to Macleod, Liverpool; can get JACOB M. HASKELL; terms agreeable; 1897 Sep 21

Telegrams sent by Strickland to J. D. Luckett & Cie., and W. T. Grant & Cie.; delay action on letters coming, difficulty about Insurance; 1887 Sep 23

Cablegram sent by Strickland to Macleod, Liverpool; about vessels; vessels named Bark CHARLES F. WARD; undated

Telegrams from Boston, Mass., sent by Strickland to W. T. Grant & Cie., and T. D. Luckett & Cie.; vessel waiting Mystic wharf, demurrage after 15 days; 1887 Sep 25

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; report on vessel chartered with comments about her and his probable plans for using her; vessel named CHARLES F. WARD; 1897 Sep 28

Invoice at Boston, Mass., for leaf tobacco shipped by P. Strickland on board the Bark CHAS. T. WARD, C. H. Palmer, Master, account of W. T. Grant & Cie; 1897 Oct 21

Invoice at Boston, Mass., for leaf tobacco and flour shipped by P. Strickland on board the Bark CHAS T. WARD, C. H. Palmer, Master, account of T. D. Luckett & Cie; 1897 Oct 21

Invoice at Boston, Mass., for merchandise shipped by P. Strickland on board the Bark CHAS. T. WARD, C. H. Palmer, Master account of Macleod, Reid & Cie; 1897 Oct 21

Letter from Boston, written by Peter, Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; reports on insurance, cargo, etc., on the Bark CHARLES T. WARD; encloses insurance policies, invoices etc.; 1897 Oct 23

Letter from Goree, written by (assume Peter Strickland, sheets missing), to Macleod, Reid & Cie; report on the voyage out (23 days) of the CHAS T. WARD; delayed 6 days in sailing due to coastal hurricane; comments on condition of the cargo and some subsequent sales; 1897 Dec 2

Copy of “Second of Exchange”; 1897 Dec 3

Account current freight charges Bark CHAS. T. WARD; 1897 Dec 3

Account current charges against the Bark CHAS. T. WARD at Goree; 1897 Dec 3

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; reports settlement with Capt. Palmer and notice of draft; 1897 Dec 3

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to T. D. Luckett, Esq., Clarksville, Tenn.; reports in great detail circumstances concerning an error and loss of one-half hogshead of tobacco; indicates the problems of getting goods through customs; 1897 Dec 16

Letter (assume from Goree) written by Peter Strickland to Doctor Metin; friendly comments, values their friendship; news of Goree and vicinity; 1897 Dec 25

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Lieutenant Colonel Allen Maclean, C. I. ; extends regards of the season, comments about his visit home; vessel named Steamer CHILI; 1897 Dec 28

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Franklin S. Phelps, Esq., Boston, Mass.; congratulations on the safe arrival of the CHAS T. WARD with no damage to her cargo; 1897 Dec 30

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Messrs L. Hamlen & Son, Portland, Maine; concerns some documents from the Department of State which he encloses and wishes them to attend to them; 1897 Dec 30

Twenty eight pages, of invoices account Macleod, Reid & Cie; ca. 1897

First Draft, Peter Strickland, Dr., to Macleod, Reid & Cie; 1898 Jan 20

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Monsieur and Madame Keller (in French); 1898 Jan 25

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Capt. Arthur; invitation to visit with Strickland; 1898 Jan 26

Letter from U. S. Capsulate, Goree, written by Peter Strickland to L. H. Kellog, M. S. information concerning the main exports of Senegal; vis – Peanuts, Palm Kernals, Kola Nuts; mostly exported to Europe in exchange for articles needed; some information on the diet of the natives; 1898 Jan 29

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Mr. Woolward; report on his voyage out, health etc.; offers sale of Havana Cigars to Mr. Woolward; 1898 Feb 7

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Mr. Watson; sorry for the delay in answering Mr. Watson”s letter which was misplaced; gave an account of his voyage back from the States; 1898 Feb 8

Four pages of conditions (rough draft) for Mr. Strickland to rent the premises of Mr. Angrand; effective 1898 Apr 1

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Capt. Arthur; has been quite ill, invites him to visit; 1898 May 25

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Capt. Arthur; received his note, expects him the following week; feeling some better; 1898 May 27

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Doctor Metin; explains his recent illness and discusses the possible visit of his daughter with the Metins; vessel named Steamer MACINA; 1898 Jun 17

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Mr. Woolward; More on Havana Cigars; explains the conditions leading up to the Spanish American War; vessel named U. S. MAINE; 1898 Jun 24

Letter from Goree, Written by Peter Strickland to Mr. Nietin; reports on his daughter Mary”s illness, and comments about her possible visit to Paris; 1898 Jun 29

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Mrs. Lawton; friendly conversation and local news; 1898 Jul 3

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to J. A. Delmas & Clastres, Bordeaux, France; requests them to look after his daughter, Mary upon her arrival at Bordeaux should she embark; will confirm by cable; vessels named Steamer BRAZIL, Steamer STAMBOUL; 1898 Jul 7

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Doctor Nietin; further advice on daughter Mary”s probable visit; 1898 Jul 8

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Messieurs Munroe & Cie, Paris, France; encloses Bill of Exchange for moneys for the use of his daughter Mary Strickland; letter has her autograph and Mr. Strickland”s American and African addresses; 1898 Jul 12

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Messieurs Munroe & Cie; letter of introduction to his daughter Mary; with instructions; 1898 Jul 12

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Doctor Nietin; details of daughter Mary”s travel plans and of her visit with them; vessel named Packet BRAZIL; 1898 Jul 14

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to My dear Sika, (daughter Mary-part missing); Father to daughter newsy chit-chat; vessel named VILLE DE MARANAHO; 1898 Jul 22

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Madame Nietin; friendly and newsy conversation; vessels named BOUGOGNE, BRESIL, CHAMPAGNE, GASCOGNE, NORMANDIE; 1898 Jul 31

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to daughter Mary; family conversation; comments about the relations between Spain and the U. S; vessel named ANDES; 1898 Aug 1

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Messieurs James G. White & Cie., New York; refers to a subscription to their work, (not aware of the nature of their business it is difficult to make further comments about this letter.); comments by Mr. Strickland about a picture; 1898 Aug 9

Letter (assume from Goree), written by Peter Strickland to Messieurs J. A. Delmas & Clastres; thanks for their helpful attentions to his daughter when she passed through Bordeaux; 1898 Aug 31

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to daughter Grace; family news and conversation; 1898 Sep 9

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Doctor Metin; sincere thanks for their kindnesses to daughter Mary; friendly conversation and local news; 1898 Oct 20

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to daughter Grace; family news; 1898 Dec 30

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Messieurs J. A. Delmas & Clastres; again thanks for their kindness and help to daughter Mary; will refund money she borrowed as they request; vessel named CHILI; 1898 Dec 30

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Mr. Watson; comments about the political situation between Spain, her colonies and U. S.; also between England and France; family news; 1899 Feb 19

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland, U. S. Consul to Hon. Wm. A. Heydecker; encloses a few stamps as requested; 1899 Feb 20

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to daughter Grace. (press copy too faint to read); 1899 Feb 22

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Capt. Arthur; neighborly conversation; 1899 Mar 6

Several letter parts missing at this point

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Messieurs James G. White & Cie., Publishers, New York; comments about a picture and sketch; encloses B/E and a revised sketch; 1899 Jul 25

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Monsieur G. Escarpet (in French); 1899 Aug 5

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Doctor and Madame Metin; friendly conversation and local news; 1899 Sep 17

Letter from Goree, dictated by Peter Strickland (Mr. Strickland unwell, under Doctor”s care] to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; comments about tobacco shipments received; encloses B/E to their order; vessels named ANGOLA, COOMASSIE, DAHONEY; 1899 Dec 1

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Doctor Metin; friendly conversation; comments on the political situation between England and the Boers; 1900 Jan 27

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Madame Troney (in French); 1900 Jan 27

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Madame Tarqueau. (in French); 1900 Jan 29

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs E. Maurin & Cie (in French); 1900 Feb 14

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Doctor Metin; comments about some disease called the Peste (Plague) and about the political situation between England and the Boers; 1900 Mar 25

Letter Apr 15, 1800 from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to M. Crus {in French); 1900 Apr 15

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie, (page missing); comments about competition from the French Company in the cotton card business; 1900 May 18

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Liardet (in French); 1900 May 21

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Monsieur E. Channel {in French); 1900 May 23

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to G. Escarpit. (in French); 1900 Jun 2

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to G. Escarpit. (in French); 1900 Jun 4

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; encloses B/E; reports cases of yellow fever in the area; 1900 Jun 16

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; has closed out whole tobacco stock, encloses eleven B/E”s; reports on the epidemic of yellow fever; discusses prospects for the Fall trade and possible mode of shipment from America; 1900 Jun 28

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to M. Mason. (in French); 1900 Jul 23

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Capt. H. H. Chase, Schooner LEANNE LIPPITT; invites the Captain to spend an afternoon and night with him; requests, if convenient that the Captain”s cock prepare a “Duff” to bring along; 1901 Jan 21

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Henry C. Goddard, Manager of the Bathurst Trading Cie; acknowledges receipt pf B/F; disc-asses a refund due to Bathurst from another party; 1901 Mar 21

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Capt. Arthur; tells of his probable personal plans for the near future; vessel named ACCRA; 1901 May 2

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Capt. Arthur; friendly conversation and local news; 1901 May 25

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Capt. William J. Smith; a rather long discussion about damaged tobacco and tobacco samples received by Mr. Strickland, and some missing wine; vessel named BIAFRA; 1901 Aug 5

Letter from Dorchester, Mass, written by Peter Strickland to the Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie, Clarksville, Tenn.; has received an offer from the Consular Service for full time duties as Consulate at Goree; will mean no more commission business; asks for their comments before making a decision and reply; 1906 Jun 19

One page only; article entitled “Slavery in Africa””. (Presumed to have been written by Peter Strickland); undated

Letter from Dorchester, Mas., written by Peter Strickland to the Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie; discusses problems of tobacco needs and sales concerning several of his old accounts; has not as yet accepted the Consulate Post; 1906 Aug 27

Letter from Boston, Mass., written by Peter Strickland to M. Escarpit. (in French); 1907 Jan 15

Letter from Dorchester, Mass., written by Peter Strickland to M. Patin; reported the death of his daughter Grace; with comments; 1907 Jan 15

Letter from Boston, Mass., written by Peter Strickland to Mrs. Luckett; expresses sympathies to her for the death of her husband, G. D. Luckett; 1913 Jun 2

Letter to Capt. Arthur, written by Peter Strickland; invitation to spend time with Mr. Strickland; undated

Letter to Macleod, Reid & Cie written by Peter Strickland; reports on the epidemic of yellow fever in the area; undated

An Statement of Accounts with Henry B. Callender, 1891; undated

Document entitled “How Cattle Escaped Slavery”. (Mr. Strickland submitted articles to some U. S. papers and/or magazines); undated

Volume

Letter Book; 1895-1896

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie., Liverpool, England; discusses sales and quantities of tobaccos and cards (cotton); lists of sales; vessel named OLIVERRI; 1895 Nov 16

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur B. Rignetty, Saint Louis. (written in French with enclosure); 1895 Nov 16

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie., Liverpool, England; requests they send along some nails, Ponds Extract, Listerine and stamps; 1895 Nov 18

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur F. Parte (?) (in French); 1895 Nov 18

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; discusses the movements of the three, master schooner JOSE OLOVERRI and her possible cargoes, vessel named Schooner JOSE OLOVERRI, Rockland, Maine, 628 Ton Register, Capt. Seth C. Arey, Master; 1895 Nov 18

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur E. Chavanel at Rupisque (in French); 1895 Nov 19

Throughout the letter book in chronological order are copies of invoices, accounts, etc., which will not be listed in these notes

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs La Cie Coloniale Franco-Africanie in Dakar (in French); 1895 Nov 23

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to M. Revan (in French); 1885 Nov 23

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs La Cie Coloniale Franco-Africanie in Dakar (in French); 1895 Nov 25

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur E. Maurin in Dakar (in French); 1895 Nov 25 1895

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Felix Jaussen (in French); 1895 Nov 29

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs Macleod, Reid & Cie.; encloses two B/Es; 1895 Nov 30

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Captaine Bouteiller at Dakar (in French); 1895 Dec 5

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Reni D. Ratin (in French); 1895 Dec 5

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur L. Vegia (in French); encloses invoice; 1895 Dec 6

Letter from Goree, Written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; comments on recent shipments of tobacco received and their condition; comments on his market for tobacco; encloses list of sales to date, vessel named BONNEY (BANNEY?); 1895 Dec 6

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; a very lengthy discussion on prospects for getting tobacco and other goods from America per the Schooner JOSE OLOVERRI, Capt. Seth C. Arey, Master; 1895 Dec 10

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Captain Arey; advice to the Captain of possible cargoes as was suggested to Macleod, Reid & Cie; 1895 Dec 7

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to E. Maurin in Dakar (in French); 1895 Dec 16

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Felix Jaussen in Rufisque (in French); 1895 Dec 16

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie, Liverpool; reports on the suspension of Gaspard Denes in Bordeaux; of the death of Capt. Seth Arey; a discussion of possible alternatives to earlier plans for the use of Captain Arey”s vessel; encloses report of sales; 1895 Dec 17

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Bathurst Trading Cie at Bathurst, River Gambia; advice concerning shipment of cotton cards; encloses invoices and B/L; 1895 Dec 18

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Reni D. Patin (in French); 1895 Dec 19

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Maurel Freres (in French); 1895 Dec 19

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Maurel Freres (in French); 1895 Dec 20

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Renun (in French); 1895 Dec 21

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs Deves and G. Chaumet (in French); 1895 Dec 23

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to L. Revan (in French); 1895 Dec 24

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Felix Jaussen in Rufisque; (in French); with itemized list of tobacco sold to L. A. Delmas and Clastres; 1895 Dec 26

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland: to Felix Jaussen (in French), vessel named S. S. BENGUELA; 1895 Dec 28

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to August Arnand in Dakar (in French); 1895 Dec 30

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to William Dumont (in French); 1895 Dec 30

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to J. Assemat Freres & Cie; 1895 Dec 30

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to J. A. Delmas and Clastres (in French); 1895 Dec 31

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to J. Assemat Freres & Cie (in French); 1896 Jan 2

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Laussen (in French); 1896 Jan 2

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to J. A. Delmas and Clastres (in French); 1896 Jan 3

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to J. A. Delmas and Clastres (in French); 1896 Jan 4

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Madame Elizabeth Denes; 1896 Jan 4

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; encloses Bills of Exchange with comments, also report of sales; 1896 Jan 6

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; report on some damaged tierces of tobacco; rather lengthy report on the failure of Gaspard Denes; enclose list of sales, vessel named Steamer CAYOR; 1896 Jan 7

Letter from Gores, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; encloses two Bills of Exchange; 1896 Jan 7

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur B. Rignelly (in French); 1896 Jan 10

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to J. A. Delmas and Clastres (in French); 1896 Jan 11

Eighteen pages #118 – #135 inclusive; Account Sales No 26 of two hundred half hogsheads tobacco marked L B received from Liverpool per Steamer ANGULA Dec 28, 1894 on account of the Messieurs Macleod, Reid & Cie., of Liverpool, England; the account also includes charges (expenses) in detail; 1896 Jan

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to J. A. Delmas and Clastres (in French); 1896 Jan 13

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to the Bathurst Trading Co., Bathurst, River Gambia; Detailed report on his tobacco stock, vessel named CALABAR; 1896 Jan 13

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; reports on the Schooner JOSE OLAVERRI; on his activity in tobacco; encloses account of sales; remarks about the veland-Salisburyfair; 1896 Jan 17

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Felix Jaussen (in French); 1896 Jan 20

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; A detailed report on Cotton Cards, French made vs American made, vessel named Steamer NUBIA; 1896 Jan 20

Here and there throughout the Letter Book are copies of receipts signed by P. Strickland

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Jaussen (in French); 1896 Jan 22

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to William Dumont (in French); 1896 Jan 22

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to J. E. Hartmann (in French); 1896 Jan 22

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Maurel and H. Prom (in French); 1896 Jan 24

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Jaussen (in French); 1896 Jan 27

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Lucien Revan (in French); 1896 Jan 28

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Felix Jaussen (in French); 1896 Jan 28

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Reni D. Polin; (in French); encloses invoice for tobacco; 1896 Jan 28

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to J. A. Delmas and Chastres (in French); 1896 Jan 29

Note from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Bouteiller (in French); vessel named Steamer ELLA WAERMAN; 1896 Jan 31

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Reni D. Polin (in French); 1896 Jan 29

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Luceen Revan (?); (in French); 1896 Jan 31

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Alexander Jean; (in French); encloses invoice for tobacco; 1896 Feb 1

Note from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Reni D. Patin (in French); 1896 Feb 1

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Revan (in French); 1896 Feb 2

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to J. A. Delmas and Chastres (in French); 1896 Feb 3

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to M. Revan (in French); 1896 Feb 3

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Cie Coloniale Franco-Africaine; (in French); encloses invoice for tobacco; 1896 Feb 4

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Revan (in French); 1896 Feb 4

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; encloses two Bills of Exchange covering lots of tobacco sold to Messieurs Maurel & H. Prum; vessels named, Steamer BENGUELA, Steamer CAMERVAN (?CAMEROON?),Steamer CONGO, Steamer MANDTNGO, Steamer ROQUELLE; 1896 Feb 4

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; encloses two Bills of Exchange covering sales of tobacco sold to J. A. Delmas and Clastres and to Cie Colonial Franco-Africanie; vessels named Steamer AKASSA, Steamer BONNY, Steamer CAMEROON, Steamer CONGO; 1896 Feb 4

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; encloses two Bills of Exchange for tobacco sold to Messieurs Maruel & H. Prom; vessels named, Steamer AKASSA, Steamer BONNY, Steamer CAMEROON, Steamer, CONGO; 1896 Feb 4

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; reports on his low supply of tobacco, of the status of trade with the Bethurst Trading Co; of problems involved by Compagine francaise with respect to poor records and thievery; vessels named, Steamer ANGOLA, Steamer BENGUELA, Steamer CAMEROON, Steamer CONG0, Steamer MANDINGO, Steamer ROQUELLE; 1896 Feb 4

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Maurel & H. Prom (in French); 1896 Feb 5

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Madame Elizabeth Denes (in French); 1896 Feb 6

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur L. Vegia (in French); 1896 Feb 7

Letter from Goree, Written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Reni D. Rutin (in French); 1896 Feb 7

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur F. Porte (in French); 1896 Feb 13

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Liardel (in French); 1896 Feb 15

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs Maurel & H. Prom (in French); 1896 Feb 15

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur A. Blondel (in French); 1896 Feb 15

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur L. Liardet (in French); 1896 Feb 17

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; an eight page letter discussing problems in tobacco dealing; comments relating to the President Cleveland-Lord Salisbury feud; enclosed a list of sales; 1896 Feb 17

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to M. Clere (in French); 1896 Feb 19

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to L. E. Hartmann (in French); 1896 Feb 20

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur D. Lacaste (in French); 1896 Feb 20

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Dumont (in French); 1896 Feb 26

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs Maurel & H. Prom (in French); 1896 Feb 27

Letter from Goree, Written by Peter Strickland to F. Jaussen (in French); 1896 Feb 28

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Gabriel Escarpit (in French); 1896 Feb 28

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur B. Riquetty (in French); 1896 Feb 29

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Monsieur F. Parte (in French); 1896 Feb 29

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs J. A. Delmas and Clastres (in French); 1896 Mar 2

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Maurel Freres (in French); 1896 Mar 2

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; reports in an eight page letter on the state of the tobacco business; advices in some detail on the activities of other Companies in the area; encloses report of sales; reports of yellow fever on board a homeward bound packet; vessels named, Steamer ALCASSA, Barque JUSTIN H. INGERSOLL; 1896 Mar 4

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie. encloses two Bills of Exchange endorsed to their order; 1896 Mar 4

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; reports on the slow liquidation of the late Blanchard & Cie.; encloses account of commissions due from them and a Bill of Exchange to cover the amount due; 1896 Mar 4

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Felix Laussen (in French); 1896 Mar 5

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; encloses three Bills of Exchange covering tobacco sales; vessels named, Steamer AKASSA, Steamer BONNY, Steamer CONGO; 1896 Mar 5

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; encloses settlement statement of Luckett”s tobacco; 1896 Mar 5

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Jaussen (in French); 1896 Mar 6

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Anatole Riquetty (in French); 1896 Mar 7

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur B. Riquetty (in French); 1896 Mar 11

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Madame Venne Limmer (in French); 1896 Mar 13

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur B. Riquetty (in French); 1896 Mar 14

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Alexander Jean (in French); 1896 Mar 15

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to F. L. Blanc (in French); 1896 Mar 16

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Reni D. Patin (in French); 1896 Mar 16

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Revon (in French); 1896 Mar 16

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Reni D. Potin (in French); 1896 Mar 18

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Jaussen (in French); 1896 Mar 18

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; further report on the situation in tobacco, and the competition in the same field; advises with respect to general business conditions; encloses report of sales; vessels named, Steamer AKASSA, Steamer BENGUELA, Steamer CALABAR, Barque JUSTIN H. INGERSOL, Steamer NUBIA; 1896 Mar 20

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs J. A. Delmas and Clastres (in French); 1896 Mar 21

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; encloses check endorsed to their order; vessel named Steamer AKASSA; 1896 Mar 20

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur L. Revan (in French); 1896 Mar 21

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur B. Riqnetty (in French); 1896 Mar 21

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Compagnie Coloniale Franco-Africaine (in French); 1896 Mar 23

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Henry C. Goddard; advice of payment per his order; 1896 Mar 24

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs J. Assemat Freres & Cie (in French); 1896 Mar 30

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to M. Armand (in French); 1896 Mar 30

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Felix Jaussen (in French); 1896 Mar 30

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Chas. Maurel (in French); 1896 Mar 31

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland” to Messieurs J. A. Delmas and Clastres; (in French); reviews invoices for merchandise and expenses; 1896 Apr 1

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; encloses three Bills of Exchange and one cheque to their order; 1896 Mar 31

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Jaussen (in French); 1896 Apr 2

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; encloses five Letters of Credit to their favor; vessels named, Steamer BENQUELA, Steamer CALABAR, Steamer NUBIA; 1896 Mar 31

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Felix Jaussen (in French); 1896 Apr 3

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; a seven page letter discussing the tobacco business; encloses record of sales; 1896 Apr 4

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; encloses two Bills of Exchange; 1896 Apr 4

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to M. Revan; (in French) encloses three invoices (Traites); 1896 Apr 4

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Messieurs Ange Bossard et fils: (in French); 1896 Apr 8

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Georges Saulie (in French); 1896 Apr 8

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Monsieur Alfred Facus; quotes on Beef, Lard and Flour, for cash only; 1896 Apr 8

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to M. Georges Soulie (in French); 1896 Apr 10

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; a few comments about the tobacco situation; encloses account of Sales and a list of Sales; vessel named, Steamer NUBIA; 1896 Apr 16

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; encloses three Bills of Exchange to their order; vessel named, Steamer NUBIA; 1896 Apr 17

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; encloses Bill of Exchange with letter of advice; 1896 Apr 22

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Felix Jaussen (in French); 1896 Apr 28

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur L. Vezia (in French); 1896 Apr 28

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Reni D. Patin (in French); 1896 May 2

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; comments on the current situation in tobacco; encloses list of Sales; 1896 May 4

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur B. Riqnetty (in French); 1896 May 12

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Jaussen (in French); 1896 May 15

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; discussion of the local tobacco situation; comments about the affairs of the Bathurst Trading Cie., and Cie Coloniale; encloses a list of sales; vessel named, Steamer MANDINGO; 1896 May 16

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; further discussion and suggestions on the current tobacco situation; encloses copy of a dispatch from DelMar; 1896 May 19

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Felix Jaussen; (in French) discusses tobacco; vessel named, Steamer MANDINGO; 1896 May 20

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur B. Riqnetty (in French); 1896 May 23

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; encloses two Bills of Exchange endorsed to their order covering; shipments of tobacco; vessels named, Steamer BENGNELA, Steamer CALABAR, Steamer NUBIA; 1896 May 23

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Felix Jaussen (in French); 1896 May 27

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur L. Liaedet (in French); 1896 Jun 1

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; discusses the “ifs and ands” relative to the possible tobacco market along with comments about the old tobacco in stock and their lengths; encloses record of sales; vessel named Steamer MANDINGO; 1896 Jun 2

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs J. A. Delmas and Clastres (in French); 1896 Jun 5

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur L. Vegia (in French); 1896 Jun 6

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs Maurel & H. Drum (in French); 1896 Jun 6

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur L. Vegia (in French); 1896 Jun 15

Letter in duplicate from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; discusses the “pros and cons” relative to tobacco receipts and sales; encloses list of sales and copy of a cable; vessel named Steamer MANDINGO; 1896 Jun 17

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Mr. Goddard; gives the latest first class passage rates by the Transport Maritime Steamers from Dakar to Paris; and the same with return passage; 1896 Jun 23

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs J. Assemot freres & Cie (in French); 1896 Jun 30

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Eessieurs J. Assemot freres & Cie (in French); 1896 Jul 1

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Felix Jaussen (in French); 1896 Jul 1

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs J. A. Delmas and Clastres (in French); 1896 Jul 3

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; encloses three Bills of Exchange endorsed to their order; 1896 Jul 3

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; reports on his needs for more tobacco and requests a tarpaulin; encloses list of sales; vessel named., Steamer AKASSA; 1896 Jul 4

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland. to Messieurs Maurel Freres; sorry has no Petroleum; quotes on Cotton Cards and Tobacco; 1896 Jul 11

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs Maurel Freres, Bordeaux; a “sales pitch” letter to try to obtain their entire tobacco business, cites the advantages he can offer; 1896 Jul 13

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Georges Saulie (in French}; 1896 Jul 13

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs J. E. Buhan Pere-fits & A (?), Bordeaux; solicits their tobacco business; 1896 Jul 14

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs Maurel & H. Prom; seeks their patronage in tobacco; 1896 Jul 14

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; discusses tobacco demands with respect to lengths; encloses list of sales; reports no business in Cotton Cards; vessels named, Steamer AKASSA Steamer CALABAR; 1896 Jul 17

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur B. Riqnetty (in French); 1896 Jul 30

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur William Dumont (in French); 1896 Jul 30

Letter from Goree, written by P, Strickland to M. Jaussen. {in French); 1896 Jul 30

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur L. Vegia (in French); 1896 Jul 30

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; reports on the state of business, notes a very poor market for light tobacco; very little rain may affect local crops; encloses list of sales; vessels named, Steamer AKASSA, Steamer COOMASSIE; 1896 Aug 3

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur B. Riquetty (in French); 1896 Aug 3

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to M. Jaussen (in French); 1896 Aug 3

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs Ange,Bassard & Cie (in French); 1896 Aug 3

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to M. Polin; advice about a particular 1/2 hogshead No. 1798 of tobacco; 1896 Aug 5

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Y. Jaussen; (in French) again with respect to No. 1798; 1896 Aug 5

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Alexandreine (Chief of Customs in Goree) (in French); vessel named CAMEROON; 1896 Aug 10

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs J. Assemat freres & Cie (in French); 1896 Aug 12

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to M. Lange (in French); 1896 Aug 14

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Jean Cros (in French); 1896 Aug 14

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur William Dumont (in French); 1896 Aug 14

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; report on his tobacco needs; on one reply to his solicitations in Bordeaux; encloses report on sales; vessel named CAMEROON; 1896 Aug 15

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; is sending a leaf of tobacco to show the poor quality (received from a competing firm); asks for a cable reply stating their lowest price acceptable to them; reports on other low quality tobacco; vessels named, Steamer BENGUELA, Steamer CAMEROON; 1896 Aug 17

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur B. Riquetty (in French); 1896 Aug 18

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur L. Vegia (in French); 1896 Aug 19

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Henri Davis (Doris?) (in French); 1896 Aug 19

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Ch. Maurel (in French); 1896 Aug 19

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Jean Cros (in French); 1896 Aug 19

Letter from Goree, written by F. Strickland to Messieurs Maurel Freres of Bathurst, River Gambia; solicits their orders for tobacco; 1896 Aug 22

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Jean Cros & Maison Maurel Freres (in French); 1896 Aug 26

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Alexandreme, (Chief of Customs) (in French); vessel named Steamer CAMEROON; 1896 Aug 28

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Jean Cros {in French); 1896 Sep 1

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur William Dumont (in French); 1896 Sep 1

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; discussion of possible tobacco sales to Messieurs Maurel Freres; question of lengths; thanks for the tarpaulin; 1896 Sep 3

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs Maurel Freres at Bathurst; notes their anticipated order for cards; 1896 Sep 7

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs J. Assemat freres & Cie, Rufisque (in French); 1896 Sep 9

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; discusses the current situation in the local tobacco market; encloses list of sales; vessel named Steamer GABOON; 1896 Sep 17

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs J. Assemat freres & Cie (in French); 1896 Sep 16

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; further discussions of the local tobacco market; 1896 Sep 19

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs Maurel Freres in Rufisque (in French); 1896 Sep 21

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Jean Cros (in French); 1896 Sep 24

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur William Dumont (in French); 1896 Sep 28

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Jaussen (in French); 1896 Sep 29

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Compagne Coloneale d” Exportation, Paris; seeking their business in tobacco; 1896 Sep 30

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; discusses in some detail his local sales conditions; encloses list of sales; vessels named, Steamer AKASSA, Steamer CAMEROON, Steamer LAGOS; 1896 Oct 3

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur William Dumont (in French); 1896 Oct 13

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur L. Vegia (in French); 1896 Oct 14

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; lengthy discussion about some of his sales; encloses list of sales; vessels named, Steamer BENGNELA, Steamer CAMEROON; 1896 Oct 17

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Charles Maurel at Rufisque (in French); 1896 Oct 17

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Charles Maurel at Rufisque (in French); 1896 Oct 22

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur L. Vegia at Rufisque (in French); 1896 Oct 22

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs Denes & Chaumet (in French); 1896 Oct 22

Letter from Goree, Written by P. Strickland to Messieurs La Cie Commerciale et Agricale de la Casamense (?) (in French); 1896 Oct 23

Letter; account of Commissions involved in liquidation of Monsieur Gaspard Denes; 1896 Oct 31

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; encloses two Bills of Exchange and list of sales; 1896 Oct 31

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; reports on recent activity in tobacco, encloses list of sales; 1896 Nov 2

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to M. Jaussen (in French); 1896 Nov 6

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Felix Jaussen (in French); 1896 Nov 7

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs J. A. Delmas and Clastres (in French); 1896 Nov 10

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs J. A. Delmas and Clastres (in French); 1886 Nov 10

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur E. Chavonel at Rufisque (in French); 1896 Nov 12

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur L. Liardet (in French); 1896 Nov 12

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs J. Assemat Freres & Cie. {in French); 1896 Nov 14

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to M. Jaussen (in French); 1896 Nov 14

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; reports on the results of a possible transaction with J. A. Delmas and Clastres, and its affect on future local sales; encloses list of sales and letter from Delmas and Clastres; vessel named Steamer CAMEROON; 1896 Nov 17

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs J. A. Delmas and Clastres (in French); 1896 Nov 19

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to M. Jaussen (in French); 1896 Nov 20

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs J. Assemat Freres & Cie.; (in French); vessel named ANGLAIS; 1896 Nov 20

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Adrian Massud (?) (in French); 1896 Nov 20

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Saucail (in French); 1896 Nov 23

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; encloses Bill of Exchange endorsed to their order; vessel named Steamer MANDINGO; 1896 Dec 4

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; 1896 Dec 4

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; reports on the current status of his local tobacco sales; encloses Bill of Exchange and list of sales; vessel named Steamer GABOON; 1896 Dec 4

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; discusses future needs in tobacco; a few comments about cotton cards; vessel named Steamer BENGNELA; 1896 Dec 5

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur T. Parte (in French); 1896 Dec 7

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur L. Liardet at Rufisque (in French); 1896 Dec 14

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur E. Clere (in French); 1896 Dec 15

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur L. Liardet at Rufisque (in French); 1896 Dec 17

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to M. Joussen (in French); 1896 Dec 17

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod Reid & Cie.; encloses Bills of Exchange endorsed to their order; 1896 Dec 18

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs T. D. Luckett & Cie., Clarksville, Tenn, U.S.A.; encloses Bill of Exchange in francs in payment of flour; 1896 Dec 18

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; acknowledges receipt of their letters; comments on weight problems in some local shipments; encloses list of sales; 1896 Dec 18

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs J. A. Delmas and Clastres (in French); 1896 Dec 17

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to M. Joussen (in French) (marked confidential); 1896 Dec 17

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Saucael (in French); 1896 Dec 21

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs J. A. Delmas and Clastres at Rufisque (in French); 1896 Dec 22

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to M. Felix Jaussen at Rufisque (in French); 1896 Dec 24

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to M. B. Riqnetty (in French); 1896 Dec 30

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Alexandre Jean (in French); 1896 Dec 31

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur L. Liardet (in French); 1896 Dec 31

Volume

Letter Copy Book; 1898-1901

Letter from Goree, Written by Peter Strickland to Mr. Woodward; The subject matter of this letter which is in reply to one from Mr. Woodward is the “Decline and Fall of American Commerce in Africa.”; Mr. Woodward seeks Mr. Strickland”s views in consideration of his long experience in Africa. Mr. Strickland claims to be the only American currently living between the Straits of Gibralter and Sierra Leune. From his eighteen years of residence in Goree, he has described a very lucid answer to Mr. Woodward”s question; vessels named which were all American Sail,ARTHUR EGGLERS, J. H. WARD, CANDACE, MARY ALLERTON, CHICOPEE, RAPID, DANIEL WEBSTER, ROBERT WING, E. H. YARRINGTON, SULLIVAN, ELM, WARREN HALLETT, JENNIE CUSHMAN, ZINGARELLA, JENNIE DIVERTY; 1898 Mar 25

Letter from U. S. Consulate at Goree, Dakar, written by Peter Strickland to the Editor of the Transcript. Based on over 100 Atlantic crossings as master Mr. Strickland is suggesting that all passenger Steamers by International Agreement should cross the 200 fathom line of soundings at it”s narrowest point, where fogs are most prevalent. This is an aftermath of the disaster which happened to the BOURGOGNE (An interesting; treatise); 1898 Aug 12

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to the Editor of the Transcript. A further detailed treatise on the safest route in crossing the Atlantic, especially in approaching the American shores. (He argues well); vessels named, BOURGOGNE, Capt. Deluncle, Master, ELBE, OREGON; 1989 Aug 26

Note written by Peter Strickland, U. S. Consul, to Monsieur Ervile Chandie, Inspector General des Colonies, expressing official condolences in view of the death of the late Chief Magistrate of France, Mr. Felix Taure; undated

A short autobiography, by Mr. Peter Strickland. In 1873 he authored the book “A Voice from the Deep”, written in behalf of seamen; undated

Letter from (?), written by Peter Strickland to W. P. Wilson, Director of the Philadelphia Com”l Museum; regrets not being able to accept an invitation to the forecoming International Commercial Congress. Outline of his thoughts, both pro and con, on the possibilities of direct Steam service between U. S. and the West Coast of Africa. Out of a total of 65 Steamers which enter and clear the Port of Goree every month, none sail under the American Flag; 1898 Sep 9

Letter from (?), written by Peter Strickland to J. W. Mullen, Sunday Editor of the New York Press; acknowledges a request for an article on the present state of the slave trade in the West Coast of Africa; will be glad to attend to it when time permits; 1900 Dec 23

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to J. W. Mullen, Sunday Editor of the New York Press; encloses a comprehensive article on slavery in Africa, as requested; 1901 Apr 20

Article of 13 pages dated at Goree, Senegambia, entitled “Slavery in Africa”, by Peter Strickland. Expresses a very clear picture of the state of the African natives; 1901 Apr 19

Article (partial pages missing, 8 pages present) entitled “The Great Desirability of Steam Communication under the American Flag between U. S. and Africa for the advancement of Commerce for other American interests.” Mr. Strickland has presented some very strong arguments why the American goods are not being received in the Foreign markets, especially Africa; undated

Volume

Letter Copy Book; 1898-1899

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Felix Jaussen (in French); 1898 Jan 4

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Felix Jaussen (in French); 1898 Jan 6

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Felix Jaussen (in French); 1899 Jan 9

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs E. Maurin & Cie (in French); vessel named, CARABANE; 1899 Jan 10

Letter from Goree, Written by P. Strickland to Monsieur V. Ray (in French); 1899 Jan 10

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; (no pages missing, but doesn”t seem to be complete); reports on the state of business in tobacco with advices on local conditions; 1899 Jan 11

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Louis Vegia (in French); 1899 Jan 12

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Felix Jaunner, J. A. Delmas and Clastres (in French); 1899 Jan 12

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; remits Bill of Exchange to their order; ; vessel named BOMA; 1899 Jan 12

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur V. Liardet (in French); 1899 Jan 12

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Louis Vegia (in French); 1899 Jan 12

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur E. Chavanel (in French); 1899 Jan 12

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Jules Gourand (?) (in French); 1899 Jan 13

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Henry C. Goddard; advice concerning the Steamer ROGNELLE and a dispute over her lawful agents; 1899 Jan 13

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to the Bathurst Trading Cie.; advice about a shipment of sugar to them, enclosing invoices to cover; 1899 Jan 14

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to the Bathurst Trading Cie.; advice concerning shipment of tobacco and cigars to them, enclosing invoices; comments about other goods; 1899 Jan 14

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur E. Chavanel (in French); 1899 Jan 24

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs Maurel Freres (in French); 1899 Jan 24

Letter from Goree, Written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; (last sheet missing) reports at length on the state of the Steamer business and it”s effect on their activities; English vs German Lines; vessels named, NUBIA, ROGNELLE; 1899 Jan 26

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; reports on a tierce of tobacco being damaged (75%) enroute on board the Steamer ROGNELLE; encloses Certificate of Damage; 1899 Jan 27

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; encloses Bill of Exchange and reports on other payments due; vessels named, BOMA, CALABAR, CHARLES F. WARD; 1899 Jan 27

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; encloses Bill of Exchange to their order; vessel named, ETHIOPIA; 1899 Jan 27

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs Waelter Frei & Cie.; thanks them for their Bill of Exchange; 1899 Jan 31

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; reports on the current status of the firm of Cie Coloniale; vessel named, BAKANA; 1899 Feb 1

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs J. A. Delmas and Clastres (in French); vessel named Steamer ANGLA; 1899 Feb 1

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs J. A. Delmas and Clastres (in French); 1899 Feb 3

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Gabord, Paschal Buham & Cie.; discusses at length their claim for damages for some wet tobacco; 1899 Feb 6

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Felix Jaussen (in French); 1899 Feb 6

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; encloses Bills of Exchange and list of sales; vessels named, Steamer CALABAR, Steamer DAHOMEY; 1899 Feb 8

Translated copy of Letter from Rufisque written by Paschal Buhan & Cie to P. Strickland, Reports damaged tobacco; 1899 Feb 6

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; A very lengthy (10 pages) report on the state of the tobacco business; comments concerning rival concerns; vessels named, BOMA, CABENDA, CALABAR, DAHOMEY; 1899 Feb 9

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur E. Clerc (in French); 1899 Feb 14

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur E. Chavonel (in French); 1899 Feb 15

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Henry C. Goddard; Advice of a lot of goods received recently from America; 1899 Feb 21

Letter from Goree written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie (Page or pages missing}. Report on the current tobacco market; more than usual tobacco received wet; advice on the political situation, Dakar strongly fortified and being made into a first class Naval Station; 1899 Feb 23

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs Waelter Frei &; Cie; reports on a lot of new tobacco shipped to them with advices about the current stocks of tobacco; 1899 Feb 24

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs J. A. Delmas and Clostres (in French); 1899 Feb 27

Letter from Goree written by P. Strickland to Messieurs E. Maurin & Cie (in French); vessel named CABENDA; 1899 Feb 28

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur V. Liardet (in French); 1899 Mar 1

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur J. Gabard, Buchan & Cie (in French); 1899 Mar 3

Letter from Goree written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Paul Dalleau, J. A. Delmas and Clostres (in French); 1899 Mar 4

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; report on damaged tobacco (wet}, encloses translated part of customer”s letter advising of the damage; vessels named, DAHOMEY, ROGNELLE; 1899 Mar 7

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie, with P.S. dated Mar. 8,; a long discussion relative to several tobacco accounts; encloses list of sales; vessels named, BONNY, CALABAR; 1899 Mar 7

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; encloses six Bills of Exchange; 1899 Mar 8

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; reports on the settlement of a problem affair over some questionable tobacco; encloses draft; vessel named DAHOMEY; 1899 Mar 8

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs Pascal Buhan & Cie (in French); 1899 Mar 9

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Felix Jaussein (in French); 1899 Mar 9

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur E. Chavanel (in French); 1899 Mar 10

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to M. E. Chavanel (in French); encloses invoice covering tobacco; 1899 Mar 13

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Louis Vegia (in French); encloses invoice covering tobacco; 1899 Mar 16

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Gabriel Escarpit (in French); 1899 Mar 21

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to N. G. Escarpit (in French); 1899 Mar 22

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; (pages mixed up); discussion and report on tobacco sales; 1899 Mar 24

Letter dated from Goree, written by P. Strickland to M. Jaussein (in French); 1899 Mar 24

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to M. Paul Dalleau (in French); 1899 Mar 25

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; a detailed discussion of the tobacco market, especially prices; encloses list of sales; vessels named, BAKANA, CALABAR, DAHOMEY, ROGNELLE; 1899 Apr 5

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; encloses Bills of Exchange; 1899 Apr 5

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to M. E. Chavanel (in French); 1899 Apr 14

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur V. Liardet (in French); 1899 Apr 14

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Vincent Ray (in French); 1899 Apr 17

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; encloses seven Bills of Exchange indorsed to their order; vessels named, CALABAR, COOMASSIE, ETHIOPIA; 1899 Apr 21

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; discusses at length possibility of handling some of their tobacco sales by contract; encloses list of sales; vessel named, S. S. BATHURST; 1899 Apr 21

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur J. E. Hartmann (in French); 1899 Apr 26

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to J. A. Delmas and Clostres (in French); 1899 Apr 26

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; encloses two Bills of Exchange indorsed to their order; 1899 May 3

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie (rather faint copy); discusses the current situation in tobacco, mentioning the need to stick to long lengths; has discussed the subject of contracts with some customers; encloses list of sales; 1899 May 4

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to J. A. Delmas and Clostres (in French); encloses invoice covering tobacco; 1899 May 6

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; encloses Bill of Exchange with a lengthy explanation of the particular circumstances connected with it; 1899 May 9

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs L. Ragat & Cie (in French); concerns Bill of Exchange mentioned in May 9th letter to Macleod, Reid & Cie; 1899 May 9

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs Waelter Frei & Cie; expects to hear from them about a forthcoming order for tobacco; 1899 May 9

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Henry C. Goddard; reports on stock of cigars; has just received a shipment of special lard for hot climate; 1899 May 9

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; reports on the damaged tobacco of Dec. 1898, and encloses translations of letters from his customers about it; mentions how he has handled the cases; 1899 May 12

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; encloses Bill of Exchange covering sale of cotton cards; 1899 May 17

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; a long discussion on the situation in tobacco with comments about the local merchants; encloses list of sales; vessel named, CABENDA; 1899 May 18

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; report on the tobacco sales situation; as usual the question of lengths is raised; discusses insurance; 1899 May 19

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to M. V. Roy (in French); 1899 May 18

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Felix Jaussein (in French); 1899 May 24

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to E. Chavanel (in French); 1899 May 26

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Henry Daris (in French); encloses invoices; 1899 May 26

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Messieurs Waelter Frei & Cie; requests payment; advises about upcoming shipments of tobacco; 1899 May 29

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; reports on some of the local banking problems; a discussion relative to short vs long tobacco; encloses list of sales; 1899 May 30

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; encloses two Bills of Exchange indorsed to their order; 1899 May 31

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to M. E. Escarpit (in French); 1899 Jun 8

Two letters from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Madame Zimmer (in French); 1899 Jun 9

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur E. Clerc (in French); 1899 Jun 12

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; encloses ten Bills of Exchange indorsed to their order; and a list of sales; 1899 Jun 21

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; comments about his sales problems with different types of tobacco, and with varied customers; apparently all of the buyers, large and small are quite particular about the grade of tobacco they buy; vessels named, BAMA, JENERIFFE; 1899 Jun 21

Letter from Goree, written by P, Strickland to Messieurs J. Assemat freres & Cie (in French); 1899 Jun 23

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs Waelter Frei & Cie; reports on their order for tobacco, and what he has done about it; encloses invoice; 1899 Jun 24

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs Waelter Frei & Cie; advice on a problem with their Bill of Exchange returned for correction; additional comments about the practice of the Steamers locally, and need for time to get their orders together; 1899 Jun 24

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; a long discussion on the problems involved with the damaged (wet) tobacco of last season; repeats his method of handling the resultong problems; 1899 Jun 28

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; advices in the matter of the market for cards; 1899 Jun 28

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; comments about a vessel to be chartered by Macleod; more remarks about the damaged tobacco vs Insurance Claims; encloses list of sales; 1899 Jun 28

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; report on the Ragat account which had been questionable; 1899 Jun 28

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; encloses Bill of Exchange endorsed to their order; 1899 Jul 11

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; comments on different lots of tobacco, and on Insurance on his suck, which, by the way he is responsible; vessels named, COOMASSIE, JENERIFFE; 1899 Jul 13

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to M. E. Chavanel (in French); 1899 Jul 19

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs J. Assemat freres & Cie (in French); 1899 Jul 19

Letter from Goree,: written by P. Strickland to Messieurs J. A. Delmar and Clostres (in French); 1899 Jul 20

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie; comments on the matter of Insurance on his tobacco stock; report on sale of cards; vessel named, S. S. BATHURST; 1899 Jul 26

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to M. V. Liardet (in French); 1899 Jul 27

Volume

Letter Copy Book; 1904-1906

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Messieurs Patterson, Wylde & Cie., Boston, Mass.; answers in detail their question “How, in his opinion, trade this way from America may be developed?” Mr. Strickland seems to have a practical insight on the subject, and so expressed it; 1904 Apr 19

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Maison Moderne, Bordeaux (in French), vessel mentioned Steamer MAGELLAN; 1904 May 12

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Monsieur Havier Boyer, Dakar (in French); 1904 May 19

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to The Day Publishing Co., New London, Conn., sends one dollar bill to renew his subscription for as long, as it lasts; encloses advance sheets of reports he has sent to other papers; can furnish same to The Day if they are interested; 1904 May 30

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to M. E. Chavanel (in French); 1904 Jun 11

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to M. E. Chavanel (in French); 1904 Jun 15

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to M. E. Chavanel (in French); 1904 Jun 22

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to The New York Herald, Paris, France; encloses Postal Money Order to cover renewal of his subscription for three months; 1904 Jun 22

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Monsieur H. Boyer, Dakar (in French); 1904 Jul 2

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to M. Masson (in French); 1904 Jul 6

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Monsieur Gabriel Escarpit, Bordeaux, France (in French); 1904 Jul 7

Statement listing funds in the Consular safe belonging to Miss Mary Strickland (his daughter); 1904 Jul 11

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Messieurs Maurel Freres, Dakar (in French), vessel mentioned Chaloupe MARIE ANTONIE; 1904 Jul 12

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Monsieur Jean Cros (in French); 1904 Jul 18

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Messieurs Maurel & H. Prom (in French); 1904 Jul 28

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Monsieur A. Philippe (in French); 1904 Jul 28

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Courier-Journal Cie., Louisville, Ky.; sends a two dollar bill to extend his subscription; 1904 Aug 18

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to the Luckett-Wake Tobacco Co.; asks to have Mr. Luckett, while in Europe, visit at Goree; business demands his attention; 1904 Aug 19

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Mr. Champion; reports on damage to a sack of Rice; loss in money not much, but an aggravation due to poor literage (lighterage); 1904 Aug 29

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Messieurs Maurel Freres, Bordeaux; discusses possible sale of his business and property in Dakar, anticipating that the Maurel firm might be interested; 1904 Aug 30

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to The New York Herald, Paris; renews his subscription for three months; 1904 Sep 29

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to M. Masson (in French); appears to relate to possible sale of the Dakar property; 1904 Sep 30

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to T. D. Luckett, Esq., (last page unreadable); hopes that Mr. Luckett can and will visit Goree; comments on Mr. Stricklands problems relative to giving up his business; 1904 Oct 12

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Messieurs Robert Kerr & Son, Liverpool; encloses letter to be forwarded to Mr. T. D. Luckett; 1904 Oct 12

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to M. Masson (in French); 1904 Dec 9

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to The Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie.; discusses sale of his business and recommends the firm of Maurel Freres as a likely party; 1904 Dec 20

Letter from Goree written by P. Strickland to the Treasurer of The Mariners Savings Bank in New London; encloses Bill of Exchange to his credit; questions the amount of his balance; 1904 Dec 22

Memo, relative to the sale of the Dakar property and business; undated

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur H. Boyer (in French); 1905 Jan 20

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to M. G. Escarpit (in French); 1905 Jan 31

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Mr. Hall; comments about the sale of his business interests; furnishes information about the Senegal area; 1905 Feb 2

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs Denes & G. Chaumet (in French); 1905 Feb 4

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Gabriel Escarpit (in French); 1905 Feb 16

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Messieurs Munroe & Vie.; encloses Bill of Exchange to his credit in U. S. money in New York, subject to Mr. Stricklands and his daughter Marys order; 1905 Feb 17

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Monsieur Piecenten (in French); 1905 Feb 22

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Mr. Arnand (in French); 1905 Mar 1

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Charles Regnault (in French); 1905 Mar 10

Model of agreement to transfer the business of Peter Strickland to Messieurs Maurel Freres; undated

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Monsieur Lenxweiller (in French); 1905 Apr 7

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Monsieur Gabriel Escarpit (in French); 1905 Apr 8

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Messieurs Pascal Buhan & Cie (in French); 1905 Apr 10

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Monsieur Gabriel Escarpit (in French); 1905 Apr 13

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Franques Vezia (in French); 1905 Apr 20

Arrangement with the Messieurs Maurel Freres, Merchants of Senegal, West Africa, to conduct the consignation business in tobacco now carried on by Monsieur P. Strickland; details of the sale of Mr. Strickland”s business; undated

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to M. Gabriel Escarpit (in French); 1905 May 3

Re-written arrangement with the Messieurs Maurel Freres, Merchants of Senegal, West Africa, with extensive copies of invoices; 1905 May 5

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Messieurs Maurel Freres; comments on his methods of conducting the business in tobacco, in some detail; 1905 May 5

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to T. D. Luckett; quotes from a; Letter from Macleod, Reid & Cie., with respect to

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur H. Boyar (in French); advice concerning Maurel Freres carrying on the tobacco business; 1905 May 25

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Leopold Angrand (in French); advice about termination of his affairs in Senegal; 1905 May 23

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Picamois (in French); 1905 May 31

Letter from Goree, written by Maurel Freres to Macleod, Reid & Cie. (copy in Mr. Strickland”s handwriting); confirms having taken over Mr. Strickland”s business in tobacco; mentions some lengths of leaf needed; 1905 Jun 10

Letter from Goree, written by Maurel Freres (in Mr. Strickland”s handwriting) to The Luckett-Wake Tobacco Co.; duplicate of the letter written to Macleod, Reid & Cie; 1905 Jun 10

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to M. Anatole Rignetty (in French); 1905 Jun 12

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to M. Anatole Rignetty (in French) , vessel mentioned, Steamer BATHURST; 1905 Jun 16

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Monsieur Sicamois, Manager, Maurel Freres, at Rifusque (in French); 1905 Jun 19

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur F. Champion; concerns items bought by M. Champion, vessel mentioned, Steamer BATHURST, PHILIPPVILLE; 1905 Jun 22

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to F. Champion; reports that the U. S. Consulate Service instructions are to send their things to Sierra Leone; requests information on a Steamer, rates, etc; 1905 Jun 22

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Cie Charbonnages de Dakar; announcing that the Consulate at Goree will be closed as of July 1, 1905 for an indefinite period; turn to the Port Physician for Bills of Health; 1905 Jun 30

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland, U. S. Consul to Cie Francaise de 1″ Afrique Occidentate; announcing the closing of the Consulate at Goree; 1905 Jun 30

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Messieurs John Munroe & Cie., New York; confirms their receipt of funds from their Paris branch to his credit; asks them to hold it until further notice; 1905 Jul 1

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Mr. Lepine; requests information on boat sailings, vessel mentioned CHILI; 1905 Jul 1

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to M. Rignetty (in French); 1905 Jul 4

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Monsieur Sicamois, Manager Maurel Freres, in Refisque (in French); 1905 Jul 4

A price list of tobaccos from Goree arranged by leaf lengths; 1905 Jul 4

A list in French of articles remaining, with prices; undated

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to M. Champions comments about boats he would like to depart on; 1905 Jul 5

A list, undated, of objects for sale (in French)

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Picamois (in French); 1905 Jul 6

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to M. Champion; further comments about a suitable boat on which to leave, vessel mentioned PHILIPPEVILLE, SEKUNDI, TENERIFFE; 1905 Jul 6

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Anatole Rignetty, Saint Louis, Senegal (in French), vessel mentioned LE NIGERIA; 1905 Jul 8

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to M. Champion; encloses funds to Mr. Champions order; comments about a cupboard (armoires) for sale, and advice concerning their sailing, vessel mentioned NIGERIA; 1905 Jul 10

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to M. Picamois, Manager, Maurel Freres (in French); 1905 Jul 11

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to M. Picamois (in French), vessel mentioned NIGERIA, TENERIFFE; 1905 Jul 13

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to M. Champion; more advices about his plans for leaving, vessel mentioned CORDILLERE, NIGERIA, TENERIFFE; 1905 Jul 14

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; reports on his contacts in Bordeaux and tobacco sales made there, along with instructions concerning them; 1905 Aug 4

Letter from Bordeaux, written by Peter Strickland to The Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie.; encloses trial orders for tobacco for two firms and gives detailed instructions and suggestions for handling them; 1905 Aug 5

Letter from Bordeaux, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; more comments concerning his contacts with the tobacco merchants there; 1905 Aug 5

Letter from Paris, France, written by Peter Strickland to Messieurs J. A. Delmas & Cie.; comments concerning an “affaire” with a Mr. Mathews, with copies of their letters enclosed; 1905 Aug 28

Letter from Paris, France, written by P. Strickland to J. A. Delmas & Cie., Bordeaux; comments about their negotiations on tobacco; remarks about their request for a different arrangement for packing tobacco, (5 leaved heads?); advice about his future movements; 1905 Aug 31

Letter from Paris, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; relates his plans for his trip home from Liverpool; a few comments relative to his continued association in the tobacco business, vessel mentioned Bark AUBURNDALE, REPUBLIC; 1905 Sep 5

Letter from Boston, Mass., written by Peter Strickland to The Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie.; advice of his arrival home, gives them his address and comments about his intended correspondence with the West Coast of Africa; 1905 Oct 5

Letter from Boston, written by P. Strickland to Mr. Potin; notice of his arrival home after a very pleasant passage; gives his address; comments about tobacco sales and records required; 1905 Oct 4

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to the Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool, England; returns room key which inadvertently was packed with his luggage; 1905 Oct 5

Letter from Dorchester, Mass., written by P. Strickland to The American Express Co., Charlestown, Mass.; directs them to obtain his baggage from storage and deliver it to Dorchester in a particular building; 1905 Oct 9

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Monsieur J. B. Clastres (in French) a translation with the copy; comments on his arrival home, his improved health; will get in touch with The Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie; 1905 Oct 9

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to The Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie.; reports on letter received from J. B. Clastres about tobacco ordered by him; encloses the letter with translation; 1905 Oct 9

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to W. T. Grant & Cie., Louisville, Ky.; passes along an order for tobacco received from Messieurs Maurel Freres; 1905 Oct 13

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Monsieur J. B. Clastres (in French) obviously related to tobacco orders; 1905 Oct 20

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to W. T. Grant & Cie.; comments about the lengths and weight of their tobacco; 1905 Oct 20

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to J A. Delmas & Cie., Bordeaux; discusses tobacco suppliers and some merchants; 1905 Oct 20

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Messieurs Maurel Freres; acknowledges receipt of their orders to be filled by Grant and Luckett; 1905 Oct 20

Letter from Dorchester, written by P. Strickland to Gabriel Escarpit; advises that Luchett can fill any order; suggests that orders be sent to Macleod in Liverpool with copies to 1,11r. Strickland; 1905 Oct 26

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; advice about the size and weight of tobacco leaves preferred; excellant weather, just had first white frost; 1905 Nov 4

Letter from Dorchester, written by P. Strickland to Monsieur Clode Potin, Goree; reports on the local weather and his health; advises that Luckett can furnish all kinds of tobacco; 1905 Nov 4

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to W. T. Grant & Cie.; discusses problem of making tobacco lighter in weight as to it”s length without any sacrifice to quality; seeks their advice; 1905 Nov 4

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to J. A. Delmas & Cie.; has visited Luckett and Grant who will be able to supply their needs; suggest they send their orders via Macleod, unless in no hurry; 1905 Dec 30

Letter from Dorchester, written by P. Strickland to Walter P. Janes; asking; to have their gas fixtures repaired; 1906 Jan 1

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Monsieur Escarpit (in French) touches on tobacco; 1906 Jan 1

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to the Editor of the Boston Journal; refers to a brief meeting, while in Washington, with a reporter from the Washington Times which is associated with the Boston Journal; he asked for information about Africa for publication; Mr. Strickland indicated his willingness to oblige with a manuscript for publication in both papers; 1905 Jan 12 (should be 1906)

A copy of the manuscript (7 pages) follows in the letter book; it dwells mostly on the early American trade, especially from Boston with the West Coast of Africa, and Capt. Strickland”s participation in it; Mentions the unfortunate lack of continued trade by American flag vessels after the introduction of steam; this resulted in a practically complete take over by European countries

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Monsieur Claude Potin; comments on a report of sales submitted by him to Macleod, Reid & Cie mentioning prices about which Mr. Strickland is very critical as being too low; 1906 Jan 15

Letter from Dorchester, written by P. Strickland to M. Potin; encloses the letter listed above with comments about the stock of tobacco in Goree, requests a remittance covering commissions due; 1906 Jan 15

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; discusses the matter of low prices quoted by M. Potin; suggests a “wait and see”; 1906 Jan 15

Letter from Dorchester written by Peter Strickland to M. Escarpit (in French); appears to discuss the matter of the low prices for tobacco mentioned in the above letters; 1906 Feb 2

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to J. A. Delmas & Cie. Bordeaux Fr. solicits their business for tobacco, especially the darker shades suitable for Senegal; mentions his excellent source, not available to anyone else; 1906 Feb 3

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to William H. Breed & Cie., Boston; makes arrangements for paper hanging by them; 1906 Feb 8

Six page treatise entitled “Significant changes in the mode of carrying on foreign commerce from Boston and other American seaports.” ;written by Peter Strickland; expresses his views on the great decline in American shipping, and the large number of immigrants; it”s corresponding affect on our future economy; undated

Letter from Dorchester” written by Peter Strickland to M. Potin; a few comments about the sales of tobacco at a low figure; advises about the future of a consulate at Goree; and offers a piano for sale; 1906 Feb 14

Letter from Dorchester written by Peter Strickland to Barclay & Cie. New York; advises that the almanacs they had sent to Goree will be distributed; 1906 Feb 15

Letter from Dorchester” written by Peter Strickland to Mr. Champion, (British Vice Consul); Friendly chit-chat; news about the local weather, (A very warm January); his activities vague possibilities of returning as Consul; news of the tobacco business; mentions that the tobacco farmers in Kentucky and Tennessee have banded together to control prices; 1906 Feb 16

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to M. Potin; discusses tobacco prices, and mentions handing out the Almanacs from Barclay & Cie; 1906 Feb 21

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie.; again discusses tobacco prices for short vs long leaf, and from different sources; 1906 Feb 28

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Monsieur J. B. Clastres, Bordeaux (Passage time for their letters 12 days) Tobacco prices mentioned; has asked Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. to quote him direct; 1906 Mar 1

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie. Glad to learn that the “mistake in prices” has been cleared up; comments on sales arrangements with Maurel Freres; news of other merchants; 1906 Mar 2

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to J. A. Delmas & Cie., Bordeaux, Will get prices from Luckett-Wake for 20 inch tobacco promptly and forward them without delay; 1906 Mar 5

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Treasurer, National Union Bank, Boston. Encloses draft to his credit; 1906 Mar 9

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Mr. Potin. Again discusses tobacco pricing, with respect to short vs. long and to different customers. Mentions the connections between Macleod, Reid & Cie., W. T. Grant & Cie., and the Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie; 1906 Mar 10

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Macleod, Reid $ Cie. Explains the mistake about prices from information received from Maurel Freres. Comments on tobacco sent to Saint Louis and his interest in full commission for it; 1906 Mar 10

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to J. B. Clastres, Bordeaux. Quotes prices as furnished by Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. for different lengths of tobacco and gives information about shipments, delivery time, and service; 1906 Mar 10

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Messieurs J. A. Delmas & Cie. Quotes per Luckett-Wake prices on a special lot of short tobacco, mentions his connections with that firm and his ability to give good service; 1906 Mar 12

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to the Treasurer of the National Bank, Boston, Mass. Encloses B/E in French francs, to be sold, with the proceeds applied to his credit; 1906 Mar 12

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Mr. T. F. Barrett, Memphis, Tenn. Answers in some detail Mr. Barrett”s question about the “ARACHIDES” (Peanuts) business. Continues to mention the lack of American business with Africa; 1906 Mar 13

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie. Advice concerning pricing tobacco for Senegal; 1906 Mar 26

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Messieurs J. A. Delmas & Cie., Bordeaux. Acknowledges their request for tobacco prices; will get the latest figures from Luckett-Wake and reply promptly; 1906 Apr 2

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Jordan Marsh Cie. Returns bill from them for window shades which he has previously paid; 1906 Apr 4

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Mr. Potin. Comments about his former Consulate business with the Portuguese-Americans; mentions the large 5 to 7 masted schooners now being built in America. Speaks well of the business that Mr. Potin has managed. Vessel named Schooner RHONE; 1906 Apr 4

Extract of letter from the Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Quotes prices and terms for different lengths of tobacco. Short lengths are high and scarce; 1906 Apr 6

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to J. A. Delmas & Cie. Furnishes prices, terms, etc. for tobacco per extract just noted from Luckett-Wake; 1906 Apr 9

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Macleod, Reid & Cie. Comments on sales made by Mr. Potin, and the immediate future. Advises about competition; 1906 Apr 13

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Monsieur J. B. Clastres, in French. Quotes on various lengths of tobacco; 1906 Apr 16

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Messieurs J. A. Delmas & Clastres. Acknowledges their “Dispatch” ordering tobacco per a recent quote; will have his prompt attention. Mentions the excitement in America about the San Francisco earthquake and the prompt contributions being made for aid; 1906 Apr 21

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to J. A. Delmas & Cie. Advice regarding a shipment of tobacco being made; 1906 Apr 23

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Monsieur Claude Potin. Asks for a list of different grades and lengths and amounts on hand. Luckett-Wake wish to plan ahead; mention is made of the earthquake in San Francisco; 1906 Apr 27

Volume

Letter Copy Book; 1904-1913

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to the Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie, Clarksville, Tennessee. Discusses the local tobacco situation with respect to Government duties on tobacco and current inventories; 1904 Feb 2

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to the Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Discusses the probable demands for tobacco, and comments on a possible successor; 1904 Feb 13

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to the Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Reports very dull business; no tariff change which agitated merchants who bought heavily in anticipation of a rise in duties. Encloses press copies of Acct Sales and remittances; 1904 Feb 25

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to the Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments on the possible raise in duty on tobacco, the big fire in Baltimore which may have affected tobacco shipments. French Government trying to raise tobacco and cotton in Senegal; 1904 Mar 1

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments about tobacco sales, encloses press copies of remittances and statement of accounts; 1904 Mar 21

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments on the sales activity in tobacco; 1904 Apr 4

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Tobacco market conditions; encloses settlement statements; 1904 Apr 19

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Poor tobacco market; 1904 Apr 27

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Problem of tobacco getting wet during final movement by lighters; 1904 May 11

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Market well stocked, not much prospect for sales. Needs advice about their stock for the next season; vessel named Str. BATANGA (?BATANZA); 1904 May 25

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. More interest in shorter and darker leaf; 1904 Jun 7

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Their tobacco is too light in color, not adapted to Senegal markets; Encloses list of sales; Question about rise in tariff; 1904 Jun 20

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to John M. Binzener Esq., New York.; Comments about the peanut business

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Tells of tobaccos wanted, and shipping routes to follow for best delivery; 1904 Jul 5

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Suggests amount of tobacco to be sent over. Comments about the “Trusts” who are very unpopular with the French Merchants; 1904 Jul 20

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Short tobacco in demand. At their request, comments about possible extension of business at Conakry (Konakri) (French Guinea); 1904 Apr 4

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Still wants short lengths of tobacco (25″). Invites the senior Mr. Luckett who is planning on trip to England to visit Goree, and gives particulars about steamers; 1904 Aug 17

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Dullest season. Don”t overship; 1904 Aug 31

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Has visited several customers, now finds more demand for longer lengths; 1904 Sep 9

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Negotiating with a large firm for a sizeable sale of long tobacco, needs information from them in order to close. Encloses list of sales; 1904 Sep 14

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Involved comments with exchange of cables about immediate needs for long lengths of tobacco. Encloses lists of sales; 1904 Sep 29

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments briefly on his future plans to be enlarged on later; 1904 Oct 12

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Encloses list of sales; advises needs for different lengths; 1904 Oct 27

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Encloses list of sales; note that a shipment of tobacco from Baltimore via Hamburg arrives at Goree in 37 days. Will discuss his future plans later; 1904 Nov 8

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments (tobacco) shipments vs lengths. Comments about the future business connections at Goree when Mr. Strickland leaves; 1904 Nov 24

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Speaks of a “Calamity has occurred to the colony” (does not say what)* but will curtail sales of tobacco. Increase in duties on tobacco not likely. Encloses list of sales. *(was a damage to the peanut crop); 1904 Dec 8

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Does not feel that a “Corn-sheller” would sell, but a grist might “send along two or three”. Mentions damage to the nut crop. Higher prices for tobacco. Vessel named Str. ANGOLA; 1904 Dec

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Needs short tobacco only. Maurel Freres ready to take over the business at any time. Encloses lists of sales; 1905 Jan 4

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Encloses list and account of sales. Peanut sales to Europe have competition from Cotton seed from America; both used in making oils; 1905 Jan 19

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Damage to the nut crop reached 25%. Natives mixed the good with the bad making matters worse. Encloses settlement statements; 1905 Feb 1

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Business nearly at a standstill. Macleod appears willing to go along with Maurel Freres as successor to Mr. Strickland; 1905 Feb 15

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Lengthy comments about the agreement with Maurel Freres to take over the agency at Goree, with remarks concerning Macleod”s part in the arrangements; 1905 Mar 3

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Reports on current poor demands for tobacco. No time to raise prices. Not feeling well, is anxious to arrange to transfer his business. Enclosures; 1905 Mar 18

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to “My dear wife”. Encloses B/E. Has received the “Old Farmers Almanac”. Vessel named. Schr. HERALD (American); 1905 Mar 18

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Encloses press copy of agreement (tentative) which he has sent to Macleod and Freres; 1905 Mar 30

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Has not yet received the grain mills. A bit depressed about Maurel Freres reaction to taking over the business; 1905 Apr 12

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Has just concluded a verbal agreement with Maurel Freres in line with the press copy. Will be glad, due to the state of his health, to be leaving for home before July; 1905 Apr 15

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobcco Cie. New tariff duties have suddenly been applied at higher rates. He was able to make several sales just in time. His comments seem to vacillate hot and cold about Freres. He dwells on the fact that the colony (Senegal) is quite “anti-English” and there would be much correspondence with Macleod in Liverpool. Comments about shortage of certain lengths of tobacco; 1905 Apr 27

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments relative to dealing with Maurel Freres. Encloses duplicate of the Arrangement with Freres, Acct. Sales, etc.; 1905 May 13

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments about details of working with Freres, and their local set up and personnel. Report on the grain mills, with a detailed description of the native corn, not like American corn, has no ear; 1905 May 25

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Has been busy collecting and has sent 19 B/en to Macleod. Reports a fatal case of yellow fever in Dakar, thus quite a few Europeans have left the colony. All precautions taken to arrest an epidemic. Encloses copies of settlement statements; 1905 Jun 8

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments on his route for going home. Vessel named Str. MAJESTIC; 1905 Jun 25

Letter written by Peter Strickland to the Mariners Savings Bank, New London, Conn. Encloses B/E in francs to be sold, the proceeds to be deposited to his name; 1905 Jun 25

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to Monsieur Sicamois (in French); 1905 Jun 23

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to T. D. Luckett. Mr. Strickland should visit Bordeaux on Mr. Luckett”s behalf and wishes him to share the extra expenses involved; 1905 Jun 24

Letter from Goree, written by Peter Strickland to the Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Will not be able to pass through France on his way home. No new cases of yellow fever, but many people are leaving. Not too hot in Goree; 86 degrees F mid-days; 1905 Jul 7

Letter from Goree, written by P. Strickland to T. D. Luckett. Encloses a photo of young Mr. Sicamois; charge of affairs of Maurel Freres in Senegal, along with a few comments about him. Repeats his willingness to go back to Bordeaux from Liverpool if his expenses are shared; 1905 Jul 8

Letter from Liverpool, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. This letter reviewed in Folder 12; 1905 Aug 5

Letter apparently from Bordeaux, written by Peter Strickland to Macleod, Reid and Cie. Reporting on his visits with various merchants and their interests in tobacco; 1905 Aug 5

Letter apparently from Bordeaux, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Reports on more visits with tobacco merchants and their needs with prices; 1905 Aug 10

Letter from Bordeaux (?) written by P. Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Further comments about prices; 1905 Aug 11

Letter from Paris, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid and Cie. Reports on the positive trial orders received in Bordeaux and the importance of the price being satisfactory; 1905 Aug 14

Letter from Paris, written by P. Strickland to J. A. Delmas and Cie. Solicits their business; 1905 Aug 14

Letter from Paris, written by P. Strickland to J. A. Delmas and Cie. Please confirm their order in writing, with terms, etc. Has booked passage home on the White Star Line Str. REPUBLIC; 1905 Aug 18

Letter from Paris, written by P. Strickland to Macleod, Reid and Cie. Reports on the order from Delmas. Expects to remain in Paris through August. They have received his baggage. Vessels named Str. BONNY, Str. REPUBLIC; 1905 Aug 16

Letter from Paris, written by Peter Strickland to Macleod, Reid and Cie. Confirms in some detail recent order from Delmas; 1905 Aug 21

Letter from Paris, written by Peter Strickland to J. A. Delmas and Cie. Confirms action taken after receipt of their written order; 1905 Aug 21

Letter from Paris, written by Peter Strickland to (omitted; not able to assume to whom) Seems to concern the Delmas order. Mention is made of the number of tobacco leaves in a head; 5 or 6, and not always thus; 1905 Aug 22

Letter from Paris, written by Peter Strickland to Macleod, Reid and Cie. Discusses further orders from Delmas for Rufisque, with comments concerning prices for various lengths; 1905 Aug 23

Letter from Paris, written by Peter Strickland to J. A. Delmas and Cie. Discusses a possible second order from them; comments on the short supply of short lengths; 1905 Aug 26

Letter from Paris, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. His visit to Bordeaux was well worth-while and pleased that they will share the expenses. Mr. Strickland was able to refute the rumor that he was going out of business for good; 1905 Sep 5

Letter from Liverpool, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments on tobacco sales, vs competition, vs different customers; 1905 Sep 21

Letter from Dorchester, Mass., written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Passes on order from Maurel Freres, how soon can they ship?; 1905 Oct 13

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Macleod, Reid and Cie. Encloses order sent direct by Mr. Escarpit – has been forwarded to Luckett and Grant; 1905 Oct 12

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments about tobacco shipments they have made of certain orders; 1905 Oct 20

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Repeats the order from Mr. Escarpit which they have not yet acknowledged. Grateful for their invitation to visit Clarksville; busy now preparing his home for winter. Not many tradesmen available, and wages very high; 1905 Oct 26

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Question about the Delmas order. Is making progress with his house repair. Thanks Mr. Luckett for his offer of hospitality; 1905 Nov 11

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland. Advice of his plans and route to Clarksville; 1905 Nov 17

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Macleod, Reid and Cie. Has visited Lucktts in Clarksville, Tenn. Passes along suggestions relative to prices; refrain from raising them; 1905 Dec 7

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Mr. Potin. Comments on his visits with Luckett and Grant, and of the weather, also the unknown future of the Goree Consulate. Has written Macleod about pricing. Pass along his regards to all; 1905 Dec 7

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Monsieur Gabriel Escarpit. Best wishes to all, repeats information about prices being raised. U.S. tobacco farmers have banded together to keep prices up; 1905 Dec 8

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Thanks for the check, comments on tobacco orders and sales. Subject of doing business with the Ivory Coast was raised. Mr. Strickland will attempt to make contact with some European firms doing business with them, for information; 1905 Dec 16

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Macleod, Reid and Cie. Comments on sales made by Mr. Potin; and needs for certain lengths. More discussion about higher prices; 1905 Dec 16

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Mr. Potin. Discussion and advices about selling prices of tobacco. Comments about the weather; 1905 Dec 16

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Asks for various samples of tobacco, with prices, terms delivered at various points; 1905 Dec 29

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Further comments about raising prices; gradually, especially for the shorter lengths; 1906 Jan 1

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Reports on comments from Mr. Potin about certain grades of tobacco received not good for their markets. Reports a mild winter in Boston; 1906 Jan 14

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Hasn”t received the samples asked for, nor heard about them. Unfortunate results. More comments about some of Grant”s tobacco sold too low by Freres; 1906 Jan 24

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Samples received, thanks. Comments about shipments for Sierra Leone by one Brooks; 1906 Feb 14

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments relative to tobacco sales to Freres; 1906 Feb 27

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie (page missing.) Encloses translated copy of letter from J. B. Clastres of Bordeaux seeking prices. Asks them to reply direct c/c to Mr. Strickland; 1906 Mar 1

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Delmas has asked for prices for 20 inch FOB Baltimore. Comments relative to price as this competes with Freres; 1906 Mar 5

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Appends copy of letter from Delmas seeking prices for St. Louis and a small amount for Refisque, in Freres territory. Comments about the buying habits of Delmas; 1906 Apr 2

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. A rather long discussion of the areas in Africa concerned in the agreements between Freres and Mr. Strickland with comments about sales to other firms in other areas; 1906 Apr 9

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Reports on his quotations by cable to Delmas with comments about lengths; 1906 Apr 13

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Mentions confusion by Delmas with regard to getting prices in a hurry. Mr. Strickland will write him; 1906 Apr 16

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to J. A. Delmas and Cie. Advises that they can deal direct with him for orders for Luckett- no middleman be involved; 1906 Apr 16

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Passes along with comments cable order from Delmas; 1906 Apr 21

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to J. A. Delmas and Cie. Encloses invoice for the first lot of tobacco via Baltimore; 1906 Apr 27

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Discusses tobacco market trends toward shorter lengths (22 inch, 24 inch) mentions competition with the “Trust”; 1906 May 14

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Problem with translating cable code words; 1906 May 19

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments about the cable code problem. Notes his concern over the lack of sales by Freres to other than his own account; 1906 May 30

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Problem of the cablegram has been resolved. Mr. Strickland confirms the tobacco quantities and lengths wanted by Freres. A large firm named Pascal Buhan and Cie interested in receiving tobacco at a good price; 1906 Jun 11

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments about the possibility of going back to Senegal as Consul – is not very interested. Encloses his expense account; 1906 Jul 2

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Thanks for check covering his expenses. Comments about communications from the State Department about the Consulate; 1906 Jul 10

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Discusses competition in tobacco; especially in price; 1906 Jul 12

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments on the importance of making favorable prices for Pascal Buhan and Cie; 1906 Jul 25

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments about offers made by Luckett to Pascal Buhan and Cie; 1906 Jul 30

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake and Cie. Pascal-Buhan and Cie have placed their order, good work by Freres and Cie. Mentions slow delivery of an earlier shipment to Delmas via Baltimore and Liverpool. 93%o at 2 P.M. in Boston; 1906 Aug 7

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Discusses certain merchants; 1906 Sep 14

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. A longer discussion about various merchants; their buying habits and business methods; 1906 Sep 25

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Further comments about the merchants dealing in tobacco and their feelings towards Maurel Freres, which influences their buying practices; 1906 Oct 8

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments on their prices to Freres vs purchases made by rival concerns. Mr. Strickland has written the U.S. Government that he will spend the winter at home. (Mail time from Clarksville, Tenn. to Dorchester, Mass = 2 days); 1906 Oct 28

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Reports from Senegal mention a flood in the area. Pretty good peanut crop; 1906 Dec 14

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Reports on information received from Freres about their competition, about the flood in the Hayes area which did not cause much damage, and about a new railroad to be built which will open up much territory for development; 1907 Jan 12

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Reports that Maurel Freres appears to be gaining on their rivals. Mr. Strickland”s youngest daughter passed away on Dec. 23, 1906; 1907 Jan 22

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments on possible business with other merchants than Freres; 1907 Jan 25

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Mentions having no recent word from them. Comments about the extreme winter weather. Repeated a comment about tobacco factories in Kentucky and Tennessee being burned, with no details. (firebugs arsonists); 1907 Feb 20

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Luckett has sent Mr. Strickland a booklet they had prepared about raising and curing tobacco. Comments on their distribution. Remarks about dealing with Freres; 1907 Mar 18

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Co. Comments on possible sales to Freres; 1907 Apr 1

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Reports on advices received from Rufisque indicate more trade for Freres. The Boston Transcript mentions more tobacco plant destruction; 1907 Apr 26

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments on lack of sales by Freres; 1907 Aug 26

Letter #100 written by Peter Strickland to LuckettWake Tobacco Cie. Comments relative to correspondence from Monsieur Escarpit, Chief of Maurel Freres in Africa; undated

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Has the flu, a serious epidemic in Boston. Nothing out of the usual in Africa. Thanks for the check; 1907 Dec 23

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. His bout with the flu weakened his eyes. Read about more damage by the “Night Riders” possibly to some of their property; 1908 Jan 6

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments on the mild winter weather. Glad to learn that the loss of the Russelville plant was covered by insurance. Discusses the situation between competing tobacco firms. Has sent detail accounts of the “Night Riders” to Monsieur Escarpit; 1908 Jan 27

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. More on the feelings of M. Escarpit and the situation with Maurel Freres vs the “Trust”. Mr. Strickland feeling better; 1908 Feb 8

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments about the inflation of prices caused by the “Night Riders”. Remarks about M. Escarpit, from his comments it appears that the American Tobacco Co. is tied in with “The Trust”, mentioned many times; 1908 Feb 22

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie (1 page missing). Discusses correspondence with M. Escarpit with reference to “The Trust”; 1908 Mar 19

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Word from Maurel Freres seems to indicate that the tobaccos put up in Dakar by the “Trust” is not so good as first intimated; 1908 Mar 30

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Further reports on the tobacco packed by the Trusts in Dakar; 1908 May 11

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. (1 page missing) Discussions concerning the activities of the Trust, packing tobacco in Dakar, Government tariffs; 1908 Jul 4

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Macleod has suggested asking the French Colonial Government to put pressure against the Trust at Dakar. Mr. Strickland has written Macleod advising against such a move. Lots of rain in Boston after a long dry spell; 1908 Jul 25

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Further comments about the Colonial Government vs the Trust; 1908 Aug 26

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Mentions that short tobacco which is in demand by the merchants is used more for presents. More comments about the Trust and future opportunities to control the market; 1908 Sep 14

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. More on the Trusts; 1908 Oct 19

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Note they have moved their main office to Louisville, Ky. Comments about tobacco sales; 1908 Dec 9

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to T. D. Luckett, Esq. Lengthy explanation of the situation in tobacco with Maurel Freres; 1909 Jan 25

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to T. D. Luckett. Further comments referring to his letter of Jan. 25th; 1909 Jan 26

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments concerning sales to Maurel Freres; 1909 Feb 8

Letter from Boston; written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Suggests a good price for tobacco Freres of Rufisque is seeking; 1909 Feb 10

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Freres of Rufisque seem more hopeful. Explains use of hides and nuts as means of payment for tobacco; 1909 Mar 6

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie (pages missing). Comments about tobacco in stock at Goree; 1909 Mar 23

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments about Government duties on tobacco, and how the Trust takes advantage of the present rates; 1909 Apr 28

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. A lengthy discussion concerning the Government”s part in possible tariff increases; 1909 May 11

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Further information about M. Escarpit”s interest in tobacco prices; 1909 May 22

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Brief comments concerning Mr. Escarpit”s interest in tobacco for the Gambia region; 1909 May 31

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Further comments about the above; suggests sending samples without delay; 1909 Jun 5

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. More information about the tobacco for the Gambia area; 1909 Jun 7

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Much more about the samples, which Mr. Strickland has sent on, quotes a letter from Macleod on the same matter; 1909 Jun 24

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. A review of problems met in getting the samples shipped; comments concerning their acceptance by M. Escarpit; 1909 Jul 12

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Advices from France indicate the samples not yet received; 1909 Aug 2

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Messieurs Maurel Freres, Bordeaux, France. Has sent their letter to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. for their reply direct to Bordeaux; 1909 Aug 9

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. (Press copy too blurred to interpret); 1909 Aug 14

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Requests them to answer a dispatch from Bordeaux about tobacco for Gambia; 1909 Aug 17

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Concerns prices for Gambia tobacco; 1909 Aug 19

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. More on the shipment of tobacco via New York, Bordeaux to Gambia; vessel named ARIADNE; 1909 Aug 21

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. More comments anent the Gambia tobacco, with. respect to lengths; 1909 Aug 28

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Encloses letter from M. Escarpit for their comments; 1909 Sep 4

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. More comments about the shipments destined for Gambia, possible competition in that area; 1909 Sep 20

Letter from Boston, writen by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments about his commission for the new Gambia business; 1909 Oct 5

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. More on commission. “Night Riders” still active; 1909 Oct 15

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Leaves matter of commission up to them; 1909 Oct 18

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments about the quality of the tobacco sent to Gambia; 1909 Nov 29

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments regarding Luckett”s considered plan to change their banking from Macleod to Maurel Freres. The pros and cons are stated from Mr. Strickland”s viewpoint; 1909 Dec 14

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. More comments about Lucketts move to change their banking connections in Europe. The manage of the Trust in Dakar passed away; 1909 Dec 27

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Lengthy discussion about the possible change in banking connections. This letter apparently not sent – #143; 1910 Jan 28

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Duplicate of above in substance. This letter apparently not sent – #142; 1910 Jan 29

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie.. Lengthy discussion about the possible change in banking connections. A review of Mr. Strickland”s earlier business dealings with Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie; 1910 Jan 31

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments about news from Goree about the Senegal nut crop, and the Trust. Further comments about banking; 1910 Feb 19

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Remarks about the non-payment by Freres for the Gambia tobacco. Comments about the kerosene oil business to Africa, noting the decline in sailing ships from Boston; 1910 Mar 15

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Reports on information received on various subjects from Monsieur Escarpit. Passes along another suggestion about the banking problem; 1910 Apr 5

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. The Gambia tobacco shipment quite satisfactory. Freres may wish to alter the agreement with Mr. Strickland; 1910 Apr 20

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments concerning the non-payment of the tobacco sent to Gambia, and the agreement with Freres and Macleod with referrence to such direct sales to Bordeaux; 1910 Apr 27

Letter (Private and Confidential) from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments with considerable insight regarding one “Brooks” and his relations as a rival in the tobacco business; 1910 Apr 27

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Discusses in some detail the impact of the tobacco business with Freres of Gambia and Monsieur Escarpit”s connection with it; 1910 May 24

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments about the Gambia type tobacco business and prices. Remarks about the new German line of steamers (direct route? America – Africa?); 1910 Jun 11

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. (Press copy of first page too faint to decipher). Comments about the “Trust” in Senegal and some of their methods of business. Remarks about tobacco sales data that M. Escarpit wishes; 1910 Jul 26

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Received his commission check for the Gambia “affaire”, thanks. Some comments concerning the selling abilities of American agents. Mentions that tobacco sales in and to Senegal are seasonal; 1910 Aug 15

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Has talked with Brooks who confirms the possible German steamship line between America and Africa. Comments about tobacco sales by Freres; 1910 Jul 8

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco. Cie. Along, 6 page treatise of opinions based on his experience concerning ways of dealing with the French merchants involved in the tobacco business in Senegal. Touches on the subject of using an American as an agent; 1910 Sep 6

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Further comments on the subject raised by Luckett about setting up an American agent; 1910 Nov 3

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Remarks about the American Tobacco and the Trusts and the vague possibility that the U.S. Supreme Court may act to break up the monopoly; 1910 Dec 9

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to M. Potin. Best wishes. for the upcoming season; 1910 Dec 19

Letter from Boston written by Peter Strickland to Monsieur Escarpit – in French. Appears to be concerned with the “Trust”; 1910 Dec 27

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Reports on a change in the top management of Maurel Freres in Bordeaux, with comments about the possible replacements. Short nut crop in Senegal means a demand for long tobacco (because it is less expensive); 1911 Jan 4

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Explains the disruption in the Freres, Bordeaux firm. Reports the short nut crop last year, lowers the buying power of the natives. Reports the establishment of a direct steamship line between New York and West African ports; 1911 Feb

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Repeats information about the small nut crop. Reports the spread of tobacco growing, both in U.S. and abroad. Again the “Night Riders”; 1911 Apr 10

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments about the U.S. Supreme Court decision detrimental to the “Trusts” (American Tobacco Co.). A rather lengthy discussion about natural vs doctored tobacco; 1911 Jun 3

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments about the weather and its possible result in the tobacco markets. Abnormally hot in Boston; 1911 Jul 13

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments relative to their wish to change some of the present arrangements with Freres. He reports the “Trust” on good behavior; 1911 Aug 29

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments concerning arrangements with Freres. Reports on his health, had a bad fall in September; 1911 Nov 10

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie (one page too faint to read). Report on a particular lot of old tobacco at Goree; 1911 Nov 15

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie.. Favorable comments about their new agreement with Maurel Freres, is feeling somewhat better. Compliments of the season; 1911 Dec 11

Letter #172 written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Remarks about an outbreak of yellow fever in the Colony last summer and its results on business; ca. 1911

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments on the practice of some firms in Senegal putting up tobacco in small packages. Remarks about his health; 1912 Apr 1

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Has not had word from Senegal for some time, is concerned about a possible outbreak of yellow fever, which slows down business to a great extent; 1912 Jun 18

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Co. Comments concerning nut crop, yellow fever and a report about his visit with Brooks and a Mr. Campbell; 1912 Jun 28

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Co. Discusses news of other competing firm combinations; 1912 Aug 19

Letter from Dorchester, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments about a recent visit with Brooks, gaining some news about their competition; 1912 Nov 20

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Miss Graham, New London, Conn. Seeking information about accommodations during a forthcoming visit to New London; 1912 Nov 21

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Comments about possible future commissions from them, mentions the present “high cost of living”; 1912 Dec 19

Letter from Boston, written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. More about commission or a final settlement, and the “high cost of living”; 1913 Jan 1

Letter #181 written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. Encloses a letter received by him from a firm competing with Freres, Messieurs E. Hortala and Cie – with comments; undated

Letter from Boston written by Peter Strickland to Luckett-Wake Tobacco Cie. This is a press copy of the undated letter just listed as #181; 1913 May 23

Volume

Letter Copy Book; 1916 Jul 31-1922 Sep 13

Letters to Charles L. Carr, lawyer, of Boston, concerning estate of wife Mary Louise Rogers Strickland, born in New London July 22, 1832, died April 17, 1915

Letters to Mr. Potin in France, a former business associate

Letters to William T. Trefry, Tax Commissioner, Boston. Protests being taxed by Massachusetts for savings in Conn. banks. Mentions having “sailed for Matthew Bartlett.” Also mentions going to live in Africa in 1880 as Agent for F. C. Bulman before being made U.S. Consul in 1882 until 1905, but still remaining agent. Came home in Steamer. REPUBLIC in 1905 and settled in Dorchester, Mass

Letter to Henry H. Bond, Income Tax Deputy, Boston

Letters to Frederick W. Lester, Uncas Power Co., Norwich, Connecticut re proxies for stockholders” meetings

Receipts for rent from Mrs. Hegamyer for house in Dorchester

Letter to The Savings Bank of New London

Letter to Norwich Savings Society

Letter to Madame Metin in France

Letter Mary Strickland (Sika), daughter to Mr. Beaker of New London concerning marker for Peter Strickland”s grave; 1922 Aug 29

Letter to Mr. J.R. Kopp regarding epitaphs for mother and father; 1922 Sep 13

Volume

Account Book; 1896 Oct-1905 May

Strickland often mentions working on “his books”, and it is evident from this Account Book that he did so with great care. Some of the accounts concern his living in Goree, Senegal, and others cover expenses while on leave here in the States. All show much attention to detail, and, of course, represent the prevailing prices during the periods covered.

Printed Book; “Reports from the Consuls of the United States on the Commerce, Manufactures, Etc. of their Consular Districts”; Government Printing Office; 1883 Oct

A bound and printed book of some 75 pages, entitled “Trading Monopolies in West Africa”; a protest against Territorial Concessions by E.D.M.; Liverpool; 1901

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